Distribution hikes are a sign of confidence

These two REITs focus mainly on retail shopping malls, which adds risk. However, their high-quality properties continue to attract new tenants and help retain existing ones. As a result, both REITs recently raised their distributions.
RIOCAN REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $18 is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol… Read More

A Yield to Caution: Automotive Properties REIT

AUTOMOTIVE PROPERTIES REIT $10 (Toronto symbol APR.UN; Units outstanding: 39.7 million; Market cap: $397.0 million; Dividend yield: 8.0%; www.automotivereit.ca) is a real estate investment trust that owns 77 commercial properties across cities in Ontario, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Alberta, B.C. and Quebec.
The REIT’s properties offer 2.9 million square feet… Read More

Dividend Advisor Hotline – Friday, April 12, 2024

PROCTER & GAMBLE CO., $155.33, New York symbol PG, is a buy.

The company is one of the world’s largest makers of household and personal-care goods. Major brands include Tide (laundry detergent), Pampers (diapers), Gillette (razors), Crest (toothpaste) and Vicks (cold remedies).

Procter will now raise your quarterly… Read More

Leon’s unlocks value with REIT plan

LEON’S FURNITURE LTD. $22 is a buy for aggressive investors. The retailer (Toronto symbol LNF; Aggressive Growth Portfolio, Consumer sector; Shares outstanding: 68.0 million; Market cap: $1.5 billion; Price-to-sales ratio: 0.6; Dividend yield: 3.3%; TSINetwork Rating: Average; www.leons.ca) sells furniture and appliances through 303 stores, mainly under the… Read More

How Do You Find the Best Canadian REITs?

How Do You Find the Best Canadian REITs?

Look for Canadian REITs that focus on ‘investment inputs’ as well as ‘investment outputs’ especially in 2024’s higher interest rate environment. They should also meet these 9 key criteria.
Top-quality Canadian REITs are among the highest-yielding real estate investments. That’s because many REITs hold high-quality, non-depleting… Read More

Their focus on top markets is a big plus

These two REITs own some of the best properties in Canada’s biggest cities. Despite the disruptions caused by the work from home and online shopping trends, those high-quality holdings should continue to attract tenants.
ALLIED PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST, $16.92, is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol… Read More