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Q: Questions on CAR.UN:

- Is the negative opinion regarding the recent immigration policy overblown?

- How does present valuation compare to it's historical past per the appropriate metrics?

- Are there major risks if / when there is a severe economic downturn?

- Can you comment on its balance sheet?

- Do you see its plan for modernizing its portfolio as impactful to the business?

- Are you optimistic about its ability to keep increasing distributions going forward?
Read Answer Asked by James on January 15, 2026
Q: As I do my year-end review, I am always looking for moves that can add potential ZIP for next year while being mindful of my senior years (old). My portfolio is well established in weighting and sectoral positioning. Chp.un has been in it since 2020 and has given me a 16% return (x div). It seems to have a muted outlook for 2026. What is your view on a switch to the somewhat out-of-favour car.un. At $37.80 ish and estimated up to $48 range next year, it seems like a solid move for growth potential. Not too worried about the minor div variance here. As always thank you for your service.
Read Answer Asked by James on December 01, 2025
Q: Reviewing recent questions on these coys Considering tax loss sale of car.un and replacing it with more supposedly growthy fsv. Alternatively could add more dir.un which is a keeper for me now. Other name's also in total portfolio but only bn is a keeper. Your views?
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on November 21, 2025
Q: Hello,
I have owned CAR.UN & DIR.UN for a number years and would like to sell one and keep the other for a long-term income hold.
Which would you keep?
Thanks as always.
Read Answer Asked by Roman on November 18, 2025
Q: Hi, I own the companies mentioned above. Companies on unregistered account have been beaten down, what order would you sell them in or should some be held?

Thank you
Read Answer Asked by jovan on October 31, 2025
Q: Understandably Real Estate cos. are not prominent in the minds of investors these days and in Canada they are under alot of pressure but am wondering if CAR.UN is a screaming BUY for one who is willing to wait through a couple more years of AI craze?

It shows CAR.UN book Value at $56.00 per share whilst price today is $39.00. Am already a holder of Minto which i earlier saw Book Value of $29.00 but yr site shows a P/B value of 1.06 so not sure about that number.

These companies may carry alot of debt but wondering yr thoughts on the opportunity here on these reits and the relative risks of each as a 3 year investment?
Read Answer Asked by Craig on October 31, 2025
Q: Hi Peter,
I have CAR.UN in my RRSP account for a number of years. It has performed poorly for the past year, though interest rate is heading downward which should be good for REITs. What are the reasons, apart from immigration restriction, for the negative momentum for CAR.UN? I’ve a 13% loss on this stock and I am thinking of selling it with no tax loss benefit and buy another REIT. Please suggest a few REITs that will provide a stable dividend and flourish in this economy. I’m thinking NWH.UN can be one possibility but it is at a year high. I already owned DIR.UN, BEI.UN and PLZ.UN. Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Willie on October 30, 2025
Q: My portfolio is income based. I have capital losses in BCE, CAR,UN and ENGH. What order would you sell them in or should some be held? I am looking to replace some or all with the following; BIP.UN, NWC.UN and/or RCI.B. How would you rank them for acquisition?
Read Answer Asked by David on October 27, 2025
Q: Each of these have fallen below 1% percent of total portfolio value in my non-reg account. What order of preference would you suggest for adding to top up? Altrnatively should any go or should there be a new addition? I am low in consumer cycles, comms and health.
Read Answer Asked by William Ross on October 08, 2025
Q: Citing elevated redemption requests and tighter cash flows, some asset managers are joining a growing list of firms who are warning investors about changes to their real estate funds, which range from limited redemptions to reduced monthly distributions.

For example Trez Capital Mortgage Investment Corp, Nicola Wealth Management Ltd. and Centurion Asset Management Inc. informed investors about such changes. I own CAR.UN, KMP.UN and GRT.UN. Can I please get your thoughts for these three.
Read Answer Asked by Ian on September 26, 2025
Q: The Canadian Apartment Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (CAR.UN) was following a solid upward trend for at least 7 years up to mid 2021 (ignoring the temporary COVID disruption). However, the REIT has followed a flat trend since then. What factors stopped its growth? We hear so much about the scarcity of residential housing these days, so what is holding back the companies in this REIT?
Read Answer Asked by Philip on September 22, 2025
Q: What are your thoughts concerning REITs in this current market? What would you suggest as a couple attractive options?
Thanks Ric.
Read Answer Asked by Richard on September 11, 2025
Q: For a retired investor looking for dividend payments, security and dividend growth with a medium risk profile, what would 5 i Research consider be a better investment to meet this criteria car.un.ca or csh.un.ca?

Keep up the great service,

Jim
Read Answer Asked by James on September 11, 2025
Q: Good morning

Ive held both of these reits for several years in my rrifs. On car I’m down 13% and on dir flat.

Over the past year car is down 15% and dir is down 5%. That performance doesn’t include dividends

Can you suggest 2 other equities that offer similar income but will come with additional growth?

With thanks

Sheldon

Read Answer Asked by Sheldon on August 14, 2025
Q: I know in the past you have liked CAR.un. But were you disappointed yet again in their earnings report last week? The stock seems dead in the water and the yield is nothing special (for a reit), Do you expect any meaningful increases in the dividend going forward? So why should I hold on to it?
Read Answer Asked by arnold on August 14, 2025
Q: What are the strengths and weaknesses of Minto ? In your last comments on the reit you did not have a good opinion on it. Do you still feel the same? Would you considers buying MU.UN now?
Read Answer Asked by David on July 09, 2025
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