Investment Q&A

Q: I have held Allied Properties for many years. Since it appears to be invested in office buildings, would it still be worthwhile holding in this present environment or should it be sold and the funds be reinvested elsewhere ? Even at present price I am well rewarded.
Vi

Q: Hi - Can you update me on your thoughts about Allied Reit. I am long but am concerned about pressure on commercial real estate (eg companies looking for less space than before due to remote work spaces/office sharing). So I guess it boils down to would you be buyers, sellers or holders of AP.un leaving gain/loss for taxes out of the consideration?

Q: I am looking to purchase another REIT or two for my TFSA. I currently own AP.UN. I have been following the discussion about car.un and dir.un as two of your favourite reits. My question is; do you think that they are currently overvalued compared to bpy.un which morningstar indicates is undervalued by 53%. would you not buy bpy.un? any other suggestions are greatly appreciated
thanks

Q: I would like to reduce my exposure to REITs and reallocate to other sectors. Considering selling some of these 6. I have a long term focus - 5+ years, looking at total return over that time. May I have your opinion of these in order from best to worst for total return for a long term hold. I'm assuming all will get through this economic disruption OK. AP.UN, GRT.UN, HR.UN, PLZ.UN, REI.UN, SRU.UN. Thanks.

Q: To a recent question I asked, 5i responded: "Some REITs, if they distribute a large portion of income as return of capital, can still be attractive outside of registered plans. But this also relates to our preference for growth inside a TFSA (REITs are typically slower growth)." I checked my TFSA portfolio, and some of my REITs' distributions are comprised almost entirely of ROC (Allied [AP.UN], Chartwell [CSH.UN], Dream [D.UN]), whereas others' (Choice [CHP.UN], H&R [HR.UN], Riocan [REI.UN]) are almost all otherwise taxable income. So I gather from your previous answer that the former type of REITs (Allied, Chartwell, Dream) shouldn't, generally speaking, be held within a TFSA, is that your view/advice? Also, more generally, so I better understand this issue-- what is the main business/accounting reason(s) why some companies' distributions are primarily ROC? Generally speaking, is one versus the other type of REIT (with respect to proportion of ROC within the distribution) a "better" investment, all other factors being equal (i.e., is there any general investment "rule" here)?
Ted

Q: Good Morning
I am the holder of several bonds of the above noted REITs. The maturities of these bonds are from 2021 to 2023.

According to Moody's, REITs have a "low exposure" to Global Covid-19. However, I would like to get your own expert opinion whether these two REITs will be able to meet their obligations to the bondholders during the next three years.

As always I appreciate your comments.
Thank you.

Q: Hello,

What are your thoughts on Allied Properties? Would you purchase at the current price and market conditions?

Thanks!

Q: Hi Team
is there any reason for the pull back today ?
any news on the company

is it there a buy or a hold for some income and long term capital growth?
thanks

Q: Allied Properties had an equity offering on June 10th and since the initial drop, has in my opinion, shown some volatility and is down about 2.5% today. All of this is probably not outside what could reasonably be expected but I wonder if you have any news, insight or comments. Other REITS/Trusts have fared better with equity offerings very recently.

Q: I would like to add one of AP.UN, MRG.UN, or SMU.UN to my REIT holdings. Can you rank them in terms of which one will likely provide the best combined return (on yield and growth) for a three year hold? Or if there others I should also consider? Thanks.

Q: Good Afternoon,
I am a very diversified investor. having stock in almost every sector and not over invested in each sector. In the sector of real estate I am only 5% invested and I am looking to add one stock out the 5 that I have mentioned. I understand that BRE is more of a service company in real estate but it is still class in the real estate sector. Can you recommend me which one of the 5 should I invest in?
Thank You.

Paul

Q: Hi Peter, Ryan & Team,
Happy Easter! Recently, the Motley Fool had quite a critical view of Allied.
https://www.fool.ca/2019/04/19/avoid-this-reit-till-canadas-recession-hits/
Do you concur with their view?
It's in my wife's TFSA (I realize that this isn't the right pace for a REIT, but it has done very well for her. Currently, it's 1.95% of our combined portfolio. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

Q: Greetings 51 Team,
A number of questions recently on REITs. Not surprising; although they tend to be boring, they have (as a group) held up nicely on both a 1 yr and 5 yr basis and offer a good yield.
However, 'all REITs are not created equal' and 5i has recently recommended DRG, HPMP, GRT, and HR. I own AP, SRU as well as XRE and have not seen a lot of discussion on those names.
Plse explain why 5i would recommend one REIT, and in particular the four above, over another and, if you care to comment on AP and SRU.
TY
SP

Q: What is your current view on AP.UN. thanks

Q: i have roughly more than 100 thousand investment room in rrsp resp and TFSA. i am thinking buy some reit or stock?

pls help me>

appreciate.

Q: Having sold Pure Industrial, I am looking at replacing it with industrial or perhaps office. (I already have enough retail and apartment exposure.) I have looked at Dream Industrial but am concerned with its small market cap. Also, the 25% ownership by Dream Office seems unusual and I wonder whether it is a red flag.
What are your top recommendations in the office and industrial segments?
In particular, what do you think of Granite REIT? Do you think that the outcome of the dissident shareholder dispute is positive?

Q: How long has the current management been in place at this REIT?
What is your opinion of the management team?
What is your opinion on the REIT as a long term (5 years +) investment?

Thanks for the help
John

Q: Would you buy AP.UN at $41.60?

All the best for 2018.

Q: Hi - I have an additional $50k to add to my real estate portion of my portfolio and would like the best reits in the following spaces: a) Low cost residential b) High end residential c) non-retail commercial d) Utilities and Heavy duty industrial e) Non-North American Commercial

What would be your top 5 picks for a long term hold (8 -10 yrs)

Q: What is your opinion of AP.UN in today's rising interest environment? I know some REITs will be hurt if interest rates rise a lot, but it seems to me that Allied might not be hit as hard as some because it has some unique properties which many tenants will still be happy to lease. I have held AP for many years, and am considering adding more.