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

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

Q: Pat, I have followed your recommendations for years and have built a good portfolio on them. I have a question. What do you think of Canadian Apartment Properties REIT’s prospects going forward? Thank you.

A: Canadian Apartment Properties REIT, $45.10, symbol CAR.UN on Toronto (Units outstanding: 167.6 million; Market cap: $7.8 billion; www.capreit.ca) owns multi-unit residential properties, including apartments, townhomes and manufactured home communities (trailer parks). Those rental properties are all located in or near major urban centres in… Read More

These REITs offer high yields—and growth

While rising interest rates have increased the appeal of bonds and hurt REITs in the past year, Choice Properties and RioCan remain excellent ways for investors to earn income. We see both as buys.
CHOICE PROPERTIES REIT, $13.45, is a buy. Canada’s biggest REIT (Toronto symbol CHP.UN; Units o/s:… Read More

High-quality properties support these payouts

These two REITs focus on urban properties in Canada’s biggest cities. Those high-quality assets should continue to help them attract tenants and sustain their distributions.
ALLIED PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $18 is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol AP.UN; Cyclical-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing sector; Units o/s:… Read More