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Dream Global REITDRG.UN.TOHOLDJan 17, 2014Stock 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.
One of his concerns is that they have some leasing issues that will be coming up in the next year with their German portfolio. One of their main tenants is Deutsche Post and have often been given back leases as the Post business has changed over time. If they are able to lease up the properties that are coming due and some of the other space, then you are fine. If not, then the NAV drops and there is downside risk. Very good yield of 8.9%.