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Q: I am looking to take advantage of opportunities in the Calgary office space segment given the low price of oil. I purchased Boardwalk at $43 and I'm quite happy with it. I'd like to purchase a best in class REIT that focuses on the Calgary or Western Canada office segment. What would you recommend? This investment is for my RRSP and I consider it to be long term.

Thanks,
Jason
Read Answer Asked by Jason on April 14, 2016
Q: I hold a number of REITS in an registered account...AX.un BYD.un CSH.un GRT.un and HR.un, with BYD.un being 2 positions and the others being 1 position each. I have attempted to get a diversified mix of REITS in various sub-industries.
Does this mix seem reasonable for going forward for 3 to 5 years or should changes be made?
Also I have funds available to purchase another 1 REIT position in this registered account, aka RRSP. Would you suggest adding to the existing holds or adding another REIT.un, say MRC if it pays distributions rather than dividends?......Thanks....Tom
Read Answer Asked by Tom on September 08, 2015
Q: Peter & Team ;
Would appreciate your thoughts re longer term safety of distributions and financial strength of Artis Reit (AX.UN)(assuming we get increasing interest rates and ultimately a recession).
Average term to maturity of mortgages is only 4.4 years .
Would not consider buying until after rates move up some ,price goes down and yield goes up (willing to let train leave without us).
Read Answer Asked by michael on July 29, 2014
Q: Hi Peter and Gang,

I have too many REITs in my portfolio and am planning to consolidate into two to four REIT holdings, simply from a manageability perspective.

Do you have any favourites in the sector and/or suggestions? I am an investor (vs trader) and would be interested in quality and growth over the long-term.

Many thanks,

Derek
Read Answer Asked by Derek on February 19, 2014
Q: Hi Team,
I've been contemplating taking a position in either H&R (HR.UN) or Artis REIT (AX.UN). Upon comparing the two based on fundamentals, Artis seems to win hands down. It's PE is cheaper, their ROE is higher, their dividend is higher, and their payout ratio is about 36%, as opposed to 114% for H&R.
One difference I did notice was that H&R's profitability was increasing at a much higher rate last few years.
Given the above, what other reasons might i want to consider in making a choice? I want to go with your favourite, H&R, but it's hard to argue with the numbers.
Read Answer Asked by Marco on July 07, 2013
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