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Dream Global REITDRG.UN.TOCOMMENTSep 08, 2015Stock 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.
They are locking in huge spreads, because they are borrowing money from European institutions at very low rates. Doesn’t think you can really isolate the interest rate risk. Where you will get the benefit is if the euro eventually appreciates. Thinks the fundamentals are pretty sound. Management has done a great job in reducing their single tenant exposure. Payout ratio is fine. This is a pretty good entry point, but it would not be his favourite European REIT.