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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This outdoor RV retailer was an early pandemic favorite, but its shares have slumped in the past three months, making this a good entry level. Recently released Q3 earnings were up 21% over the year and gross margins rose over 9%. EPS of $1.58 beat expectations by $0.41. Management raised its guidance for Q4 above the high end of the previous range. It trades at only 12 times PE, and only 7 times next year's expected earnings. The CEO themselves invested over $2 million at $29-$33 back in Aug and Sep. JP Morgan upgraded them in Sep to Overweight with a $40 target. It pays a great dividend backed by a 16% payout ratio. We would trade this with an $18 stop-loss, and upside target of $38. Yield 3.8% (Analysts’ price target is $38.00)

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly This well diversified US home builder will continue to benefit from 30 year mortgage rates near historic lows -- especially as pandemic driven demand continues. It is trading at 8.5 times earnings, and projected to be only 7 times next years earnings. It pays a small dividend that is backed by an 11% payout ratio. Analysts at Raymond James and RBC upgraded their outlooks to $60 and $53, respectively. We would trade this with a $35 stop-loss, looking to achieve $52 -- over 23% upside. Yield 1.18% (Analysts’ price target is $52.21)

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly The hope of energy demand moving back towards normal is revitalized as hope for COVID-19 vaccine improves. COP is our TOP PICK in energy due to its holdings in the most prolific basins in the US -- Eagle Ford shale, Bakken shale, and Deleware Basin. Long term debt is only 23% of the capital structure and the company holds $2.5 billion in cash. BofA analysts just upgraded the company from neutral to buy. We would trade this with a $25 stop-loss, looking to achieve $46 -- 30% upside. Yield 5.15% (Analysts’ price target is $46.32)
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(A Top Pick Aug 20/20, Up 15.8%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly ADI has achieved our first objective, we want to remain disciplined, so we are recommending taking 50% of the position off. We also recommend raising the trailing stop closer to the original recommended buy level at $116 (previously was $110).
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(A Top Pick Oct 01/20, Up 23.9%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We are wanting to remain disciplined and are recommending to take 50% as we achieved the price objective. We also recommend raising the trailing stop to $54.50 (previously $46).
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(A Top Pick Oct 15/20, Up 14.5%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Wanting to remain disciplined, we are recommending covering 50%, as we have achieved our target of $116. We also recommend moving the stop-loss to $97 (previously $92).
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(A Top Pick Oct 15/20, Up 26.6%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Wanting to remain disciplined, we are recommending to cover 50% of the position as it has achieved our initial objective. We also recommend moving up the trailing stop to just above the initial recommended buy price at $32.50 (previously $28.00).
COMMENT

cap rate: For the last 2-3 years, the average cap rate in the US real estate was 5.5% vs. the 2.7% US treasury rate (3-year average). And now the latter has fallen to 90 basis points, so the cap rate is even more attractive. Apartments: The effect of record low interest rates is huge; financing rates for Canadian apartments in the last 6 months have fallen 100 basis points. Meanwhile, we're seeing record low cap rates in midtown Toronto. Retail: pre-Covid, e-commerce sales were already taking away from brick-and-mortar. Today, how can traditional retail survive? Be careful what retail REITs you buy. Office space: before Covid, businesses were already using less office space and will continue to be challenged even during the recovery. He sees less demand in the medium term.

DON'T BUY

It's still early to buy office space. AP has benefited a lot from a tight Toronto office market. But there's a lot of new space coming on market. AP's clients, like Shopify, have said they won't need office space, though he doesn't think Allied is at risk. However, this trend could dampen their asking rates in the future. AP has a great density story with lots of excess capacity to build, but entering a weaker office market, this timeline has been pushed out. Maybe the value is here long-term, but he'd steer clear of AP in the short term.

BUY
Their collection rate? They reported yesterday. 99% rent collection rate for July-September. Rates are strong for all apartment REITs. He's pleased to see that. IIP's strategy is to sacrifice occupancy to preserve rent. They are concentrated in student housing in Montreal, which is a weakness, but this is short-term, he thinks. A rent freeze in Ontario in 2021 will effect revenues, but he sees long-term value here.
DON'T BUY
They own in Montreal and Ontario, but their driving force is Alberta. But Alberta has challenges, so their unit value is well below NAV. He doesn't see BEI expanding anytime soon.
COMMENT

And REITs outside Canada? Always a good choice if you want broad exposure to Canadian real estate. CAP REIT is the biggest holding, which he really likes, as well as H&R and Riocan REIT (also likes it). However, XRE is concentrated in these names, so you may be better off picking specific names that offer better growth. To answer: Outside Canada, you can look at VNQ and IRR in the U.S. that covers the U.S. REIT market. The US REIT market has more specialized sectors, like towers and data centres.

BUY
One of the largest US REITs. It's focused on towers and infrastructure, so enjoys limited competition, a great space to be in. We're seeing churn in tenants in this business and the 5G roll-out holds great promise. This has long underperformed, but you're in a good spot owning this now. There has been activism with this stock, though. It's caught up in the current rotation away from the Covid stocks into recovery, so wait for this and expect weakness.
STRONG BUY

A core holding of his. Offers great value and a 3.85% yield. They own only Dutch apartments and are the largest apartment landlord there. CAP REIT manages ERE.UN. They buy mom-and-pop operators in Holland, a great niche. Remember: Holland is one of the densest countries in the world. ERE can grow internally and by acquisition. Definitely a top holding.

BUY
Admires the management, but he doesn't like commercial office space now, but ARE's tenants are American biotech and life science companies, which carry the costs of. A lot of value here.