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Q: I would like your help putting together a yield portfolio of between 15 and 20 names.
This would be the entire investments for my wife and I. We are both retired and now live full-time in the U.S. And at some point I expect my Canadian newspaper pension to disappear, so I am looking to replace that money.
I would like your opinion of the above names with regard to safety of the income and overall diversification.
I would also appreciate some additional ideas and would like to know if I`m off base on any or all of these names.
I am currently only invested in CM, BNS and BMO and DIR.UN.
Please take 20 credits (or more).
Thank you in advance for your invaluable assistance.
Read Answer Asked by Kyle on April 21, 2020
Q: Could you give me your top 3 REIT choices here and the u.s. going forwards and why.

Thanks for all your support.
Read Answer Asked by Mark on April 14, 2020
Q: Hi,

Do you agree that many REITS and utility companies are historically way overvalued considering their lack of growth?
If I was to invest in REITS and utility companies for the next few years, could u pick 2 REITS you like for US and 2 for CDN exposure?
Could you also pick two utility companies you like for US and 2 for CDN exposure?
Read Answer Asked by Graeme on April 08, 2020
Q: Hi, was thinking of selling one or both of the above and buy XIU for more diversity and long term hold. Would you be ok with this move at this time , and which one would you sell, or sell both?
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Brad on April 07, 2020
Q: What are some industrial reits?
Do you recommend entry into this sector at this time?
Read Answer Asked by David on April 03, 2020
Q: Thank you to the whole 5I team for your precious help during these difficult times. I am retired and I hold shares in a corporate account of DIR and CAR with losses of approximately 30% each. The company is expected to close within 3 years. Do you think these 2 titles will go back to their paid level by then. If not, would it be appropriate to sell them take a tax loss and migrate to companies with slightly lower dividends but with more growth? I thought of BIP and BEP or BAM. If not, do you have any other suggestions?
Read Answer Asked by Yves on March 31, 2020
Q: Benjamin Tal was speaking on the current situation and crisis. He indicated that the crisis has identified significant cracks in the current global economy and he is forecasting some significant changes in how companies will operate going forward. Particularly he identified that the vulnerability of the supply chain and the 'just in time' approach to supply. He believes these 2 things will change going forward. He believes we will see an acceleration in de-centralization (started by trump) and a more balanced approach to having supplies on hand. If you beleive in these 2 economic trends, what stocks do you believe would fit these trends. I am thinking commercial warehousing and the like?
thank you.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on March 23, 2020
Q: Hi Peter and Staff

If we end up in a longer (say 1-2 year recession) can you provide any comments as to which of the following could suffer more from vacancies or unpaid rent based on their tenants ?

GRT.UN, DIR.UN, SMU.UN

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 20, 2020
Q: Why in your opinion is Dream following the downside to the same extent as the market? I was hoping that uilities and REITS in general would be less volatile. What do you think of the fall in DIR.?
Read Answer Asked by Yves on March 11, 2020
Q: Hi Peter,
I am considering buying an industrial reit. I can't make up my mind between Dream Industrial and WPT. Which has the better growth potential and dividend increases?
Thanks for your advice.
Jane
Read Answer Asked by Jane on March 03, 2020
Q: What are your two favourites REITS today? And, what are your two favourite REITS today with dividends >3.5%? Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Maureen on January 27, 2020
Q: I own Chartwell and H&R few years , they are steady however it appears in the continuing low interst several Reits out perform like Granite REit Dream industrial cap reit etc I don't follow Reits . I am considering replacing one say H&R or both
with quality names in Canada or U.S Sector doesn't Matter
Read Answer Asked by thambirajah on December 18, 2019
Q: Hi,
I'm looking for income and hopefully a little growth as well. I currently own GRT/UN.TO, CAR/UN.TO and have some of DRG/UN.TO from before the buyout. Would you be able to rate these choices in order of preference? What % weight would you recommend for this sector at the moment, and do you foresee that weighting being changed as we head into Q1 next year? These will be held in a cash account, so should I be considering the potential tax implications? Deduct as many credits as you need. Thanks for all your hard work,
Dawn

Read Answer Asked by Dawn on December 05, 2019
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