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Q: I would like to use GRT.UN, CM,ENF,PZA,TD,SMU.UN,T,AX,BCE,AND FC in a retirement income portfolios what do you think. Are there any I should not use.

Jim
Read Answer Asked by Jim on May 01, 2017
Q: Hi there,
I have both of these in my investment account and would like to consolidate into one or the other based on the other stocks I currently own. Which of these would you prefer to own going forward and why. I like the dividends but am more interested in total return.
Read Answer Asked by kelly on March 27, 2017
Q: Good afternoon guys,

Please take the necessary number of credits..... My first question is about AX.UN. From what I have read, they seem to be managing the downturn in Western Canada fairly well - partially by diversifying in the States. Your thoughts on its prospects at this point in time? Does the distribution look (relatively) secure?

Second question pertains to Dream Office. Michael Cooper indicated that he thought the dividend at Dream Office would be lower within 2 years - likely due to their downsizing/rightsizing/upgrading their portfolio. Would you be inclined to wait for the stock to fall further before dipping your toes in?

Final question - Dream Industrial's payout ratio is getting too high. Do you see them cutting the distribution? It just seems that every time they report things look a little worse than they did in the previous quarter.

Thanks again for all you guys do. Great service.

Aaron
Read Answer Asked by Aaron on March 03, 2017
Q: Hello 5I Team,
I will be retiring within the next 2 years and plan to supplement my overall fixed income with dividend income to be drawn from my portfolio. I currently hold a mix of growth and income positions but will be transitioning to more of an income base. I have a good core of diversified Dividend stocks held through most of the sectors, but do not currently hold anything in REITs. I am familiar with your favourite REITS, but am looking to focus on higher yield, understanding the risks associated with this. Could I have your feedback on the following considerations, particularly towards the stability of dividend payout? As well, could you please share your thoughts towards the impact that upcoming interest rate increases may have to REITS in general? My considerations would be: Dream Global ( DRG.UN), Cominar ( CUF.UN) and Artis ( AX.UN). Thank you kindly,
Rick
Read Answer Asked by Rick on February 21, 2017
Q: My goal for the equity portion of my portfolio is about 50% growth, 50% income. I'm very close but just need two more income stocks. One I'm considering is AX.UN as the 8.5% dividend is attractive and I think that Alberta will recover over the next few years as oil does. The weighting I was planning to take would amount to 2% of my total portfolio or 3.5% of my Canadian equity portion of my portfolio. What are your thoughts on this?
Read Answer Asked by Carla on January 04, 2017
Q: I have all 3 of these reits and have been happily taking the payouts with not much attention to the rise and fall of the unit price. I understand that I should be lightening up on reits - so I hear!- so if so which of these would you hold, both for payout stability and increase in unit prices. I become attatched to something paying me between 6 and 9%! The 3 of them together are only 6% of my portfolio which is mainly dividend paying stocks,a few growth stocks and the odd juicy one just for fun!
Happy New Year
Read Answer Asked by Lynda on December 30, 2016
Q: Hello 5i. Can I get your analysis on this Reit. The 5 yr chart shows a downward trend from $16 to current $12 mark. Shows a yield of 9%. I like the company's portfolio of properties but as an investment I need a 2nd opinion. I currently hold REI, CSH, HR, and CAR. As I am selling my xre etf need to redeploy the capital in another reit.
Thanks for the great service
Read Answer Asked by pietro on December 09, 2016
Q: Hi 5i,

My investment horizon is +10 years.

My interest is in REITS and Retirement Home Funds. My thoughts are that the future is pretty safe in these investments, but especially so in the Victoria area. I am wondering if you are aware of funds that are diversified, but have an extra or special focus in the Victoria area. Please deduct two questions if you like.

Such a wonderful service 5i !!!
Read Answer Asked by Jim on December 08, 2016
Q: Hi, I've sold my REITs in my cash account but am thinking of adding two or three in my RRSP accounts for long term holds. Is this a reasonable move? I've noticed that your recommendations generally include CSH, CAR, and REI. I can't help but be attracted to the yield on AX. Am I "reaching" for yield and likely to be disappointed if I buy AX? What would be your top 2 or 3 REITs for an RRSP that consists of a balanced group of etf's? I'm looking to be a bit more conservative here than in my cash account which mirrors the balanced equity model fairly closely.
Thanks, Rod
Read Answer Asked by Rod on December 05, 2016
Q: Plse deduct the number of questions that you feel is fair. We have been long suffering shareholders of the listed companys in our RRSPs which would you suggest to continue to hold and which ones would you suggest selling? Thks
Read Answer Asked by Marcel on November 17, 2016
Q: In my income portfolio, I currently have these 3 REITS invested. I have some additional funds now to invest, which of the 3 do you think is currently the best to add to for long term investment?
Read Answer Asked by Eugene on October 18, 2016
Q: H&R real estate investment trust calls itself an "open-ended" trust compared to others that call themselves a "close-ended" trust.
Is the internal structure of H&R more like a mutual fund? Should it be a concern?
Which of these three do you prefer for a long-term hold, as the only REIT in a portfolio. Thanks for your help.
Read Answer Asked by Robert on October 17, 2016
Q: I only hold one REIT:REI and I am not too happy with its performance. I was up 15% and now back to 0%. What do you think about a switch to AX to almost double the dividend and (I expect) capital gain when the stock recovers.
What do you think about the future prospects for both?

Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by JR on October 07, 2016