Two blue-chip grocers with gains ahead

Loblaw is ready to thrive in a post-COVID-19 environment. Many of its customers who opted for home delivery (or in-store pickup) during pandemic lockdowns are sticking with that value-added service. The company’s improvements to its loyalty programs should also drive additional spending per visit, both… Read More

This REIT ETF is a hold

ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $16.23, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets investors tap all 16 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index. Investors pay an MER of 0.61%, and the fund gives you a high 5.1%… Read More

Hold this top REIT ETF

ISHARES S&P/TSX REIT INDEX ETF, $16.39, is a hold. The ETF (Toronto symbol XRE; buy or sell through brokers; ca.ishares.com) lets investors tap all 16 Canadian real estate investment trusts in the S&P/TSX REIT Index. Investors pay an MER of 0.61%, and the fund gives you a 4.9% yield.
The… Read More

These office REITs are still reliable payers

Worries about the trend to remote work, even as the pandemic lifted, have weighed on these two office-focused REITs. However, their high-quality properties should continue to attract tenants and support their distributions.
ALLIED PROPERTIES REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST $23 is a buy. The REIT (Toronto symbol AP.UN; Cyclical-Growth… Read More