Bright prospects for both parent and spinoff

The market plunge at the start of the COVID-19 crisis lowered the unit price of most REITs. That’s because the pandemic forced many businesses—and REIT tenants—to temporarily close. However, the pandemic has waned, and rental markets are recovering. That will let these two REITs maintain,… Read More

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RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $18 is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol REI.UN; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Units outstanding: 309.1 million; Market cap: $5.6 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 4.7; Distribution yield: 5.7%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.riocan.com) owns all or part of 202 shopping centres and… Read More

Parent and spinoff offer yield plus growth

The market plunge at the start of the COVID-19 crisis lowered the unit price of most REITs. That’s because the pandemic forced many businesses—and REIT tenants—to temporarily close. However, as the pandemic wanes, the economy is normalizing. That will let these two REITs maintain, or… Read More

New properties should spur their distributions

These two REITs are shifting their focus to more-profitable properties. That bodes well for future distribution increases.
H&R REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $12 is a top pick for 2022. The REIT (Toronto symbol HR.UN; Cyclical-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Units outstanding: 279.1 million; Market cap: $3.3 billion;… Read More