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Q: Peter; I own both and so watch them closely. It seems that they are basically trading in lock step re volume and price appreciation.Are there any interlocking directors and/or management connections that you know of. Would a combined entity be a possibility? Thanks. Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rodney on March 13, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and Staff
My question is about industrial REITS- I have been slow to replace Pure Industrial - most of your recommendations have been Dir.un.
I bought that last week after you had given a slight preference to Summitt over it - yesterday you were asked to recommend one and you picked WPT - what’s up?

Thanks for all you do
Dennis
Read Answer Asked by Dennis on March 12, 2019
Q: Hi, what would be your top ranked Reits that have decent growth with at least a four percent distribution, thanks??
Read Answer Asked by Pat on February 07, 2019
Q: I am looking to add an industrial REIT (either SMU.UN, WIR.UN, or DIR.UN) to an RESP for a 5-8 year hold. Funds are not needed for another 8 years. Which of the 3 REITS listed would you recommend purchasing and why do you prefer it over the other 2?
Read Answer Asked by Linda on February 06, 2019
Q: I have the above Reits which I would like to consolidate into much smaller number. Appreciate your opinion on your preference of which ones I should keep/switch to, based on expectation of total return over 3-5 years period.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Saad on January 15, 2019
Q: I have some money to deploy, and would like to concentrate on dividend paying stocks above. Do you think at the current price points I can buy in or would it be wise to wait for any to come down a bit? I am looking to create some dividend income.
Thanks
Read Answer Asked by Marjorie on January 14, 2019
Q: Would you be able to rate the above in order of preference based on overall appreciation/performance over next 2-3yrs - also confirm whether you would be a buyer of any or all of them at this point in time and finally what exposure does each have to the Alberta economy.

Terry
Read Answer Asked by Terry on December 03, 2018
Q: In an effort to replicate a REIT ETF I hold the following REITs
which in total compromise 12 percent of my portfolio.
BPY/DIR/HR/NVU/SIA.
I am thinking of adding CHP which would increase the percentage held to 13 percent. Do you think that this would provide reasonable exposure to the various segments within the REIT sector or would you suggest something else.
Thank you for considering my question.
Read Answer Asked by Gail on November 13, 2018
Q: You have mentioned Dream's western Canadian exposure in other answers. This is purely anecdotal but I notice in Calgary that I have a lot of vacant space. Therefore I would prefer to own another industrial REIT. Recommendations please. Thanks always for your great service.
Read Answer Asked by Nigel on November 12, 2018
Q: What stocks do you see as the best opportunity in the industrial/e.commerce space trading on the TSX but with property anywhere?

Thanks so much for all of your great advice.
Read Answer Asked by Amy on August 20, 2018
Q: What do you think of the mix of REITS I am planning to buy to represent the real estate portion of my portfolio which would be 5% total? Any suggested changes?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on August 17, 2018
Q: Could I get your opinion on these two industrial REITs, both down somewhat due to new secondary offerings (general comments on the sector, payout percentage, debt level, etc.). Do you prefer one over the other? What would view as the maximum percent-of-portfolio for each?
Thank-you
Read Answer Asked by grant on June 22, 2018
Q: I am retired and have held MRT.UN in a RIF for a number of years, but it has dropped 20% in value in that time and although I appreciate the 7%+ yield, it is just languishing there with what seems very little prospect of growth. It does seem to have stopped dropping in value though.

On the other hand, DIR.UN has been on a bit of a tear in the last 3 months and also offers a high dividend. I am considering switching to DIR.UN, but wonder if this rally is played out and if it's likely to maintain its value or slump under profit taking. I'm a bit wary of switching from a loss position in one stock to buying high and losing more on the next one.

Do you have any thoughts on making this switch?
Read Answer Asked by John on May 09, 2018