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Dream Global REITDRG.UN.TOHOLDJul 31, 2013Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Dec 11, 2019. Market Open.
Inovalis (INO.UN-T) or Dream Global (DRG.UN-T)? There is probably too much duplication to own both. Management has done a very, very good job since the IPO. They’ve grown through acquisition and have diversified. They own an institutional quality portfolio, and thinks they have an opportunity to grow in continental Europe. Their assets are primarily in Germany. Instead of buying Canadian names that have exposure to Europe, he is actually going directly into Europe and buying some names.
It is a decent name if you own it. It is tough to switch out of it. He has preferred names including a top pick today. Management promised to diversify the portfolio and they did a good job of that. The payout ratio is high so this is why he is cautious on it. There are risks in the devaluation of the Euro. He does not think they will have to cut the dividend.
With this you are investing in international markets, specifically in Germany. Started with a lot of Deutsche Post leases. Many of those will be coming up and they typically are passing some over so there is some vacancy risks there. In the meantime, they have been acquiring some very good real estate in Germany as well. Doesn’t expect much growth for the next 12 months, but with a high yield of 8.7%, you don’t really need a lot.