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Five reasons REITs are sitting pretty for a breakout year

by creitadmin on September 10, 2010

“REITs are in a desirable position because capital is both cheap and plentiful,” said Michael Smith, an analyst at Macquarie Securities. “They are buying more properties, and that means they will be able to pay higher distributions. The sector will gain prominence this year.”

Here are five reasons you’ll hear more about REITs in 2010.

- Charles Edwards blogs about investment opportunities, with a focus on Canadian REITs.

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Look for Canadian REITs to buy

by creitadmin on August 28, 2010

Canadian real-estate investment trusts are at a rare point when they can outgun both U.S. rivals and pension funds for deals, so expect to see some buying, according to well-respected REIT analyst Michael Smith… Mr. Smith argues that Canadian REITs should be able to borrow on better terms than U.S. real estate companies, because lenders are being pickier and Canada’s recourse terms are more lender-friendly.

- Charles Edwards blogs about institutional asset management, REITs, and wealth building.

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