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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
Read Answer Asked by Steve on February 04, 2019
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.
Read Answer Asked by liang on March 05, 2018
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?
Read Answer Asked by Carl on February 06, 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)
Read Answer Asked by Ron on December 18, 2017
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.
Read Answer Asked by Jack on December 04, 2017
Q: Looking for growth in my TFSA among REIT'S. How would you rate this foursome.
Read Answer Asked by William on April 24, 2017
Q: I would like to reduce the number of REITs in my portfolio but strike a nice balance in industrial, residential, commercial and perhaps care homes. My present holdings include CUF.UN, AP.UN, CAR.UN, GRT.UN, AAR.UN and SRU.UN. Which of these would you eliminate and what might you add?
Read Answer Asked by Lloyd on March 27, 2017
Q: I'm holding Allied Properties and RioCan REITs and they make up about 8% of my portfolio. I like the income but I'd also like some growth. Are there better alternatives in this space? What are your thoughts on the relative amount I've allocated to REITs?
Read Answer Asked by Gordon on May 31, 2016
Q: I'm interest to add just one REIT to my portfolio and my choice is down to two: AP.UN or CAR.UN.

Dividends growth are nice but I'm more interested in "total return" (dividend + SP growth). In this regard, these two are close in their 5yr. returns, though CAR.UN is 10% better in their 1yr. returns (30% versus 20% approximately).

Which one do you prefer, or there are better ones I should consider instead?

Thanks.
Read Answer Asked by Victor on December 01, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and 5iResearch Team,
Can you please provide your guidance on Applied Properties, AP.UN. Is this a good time to buy this REIT, and how does it compare with Dundee REIT, D.UN.. I own Dundee, and would like to know if AP would provide additional diversification and good LT performance.
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Linda on November 15, 2013