Canadian REITs
What Are Canadian REITs?
Canadian Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) own and manage a variety of real estate properties across Canada, including residential, commercial, industrial, and retail spaces. These REITs generate income by leasing out properties to tenants, benefiting from both rental income and capital appreciation.
Why Invest?
Canadian REITs offer investors exposure to a stable and diverse real estate market in Canada, with the added benefit of attractive dividend yields. These REITs provide opportunities in both urban and suburban markets, with demand for real estate supported by a strong economy, population growth, and urbanization trends.
Challenges & Outlook
While Canadian REITs face risks from fluctuating interest rates, regulatory changes, and market volatility, they remain resilient due to Canada's strong housing demand and growing commercial sectors. As the country’s real estate market continues to evolve, Canadian REITs provide a reliable investment option for those seeking exposure to real estate in a stable, developed market.
| Ticker Symbol | Company Name | Property Sector | Market Cap ($B) | Dividend Yield | Payout Frequency | Price-to-FFO | Debt Ratio | Short Interest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHP.UN | Choice Properties REIT |  | Strip Center | 10.62 | 5.20% | Monthly | 14.0 | 41% | 1.3% |
| CAR.UN | Canadian Apartment Prop |  | Apartment | 6.76 | 3.76% | Monthly | 16.1 | 48% | 0.8% |
| REI.UN | RioCan REIT |  | Strip Center | 5.69 | 6.11% | Monthly | 10.2 | 58% | 0.9% |
| GRT.UN | Granite REIT |  | Industrial | 4.77 | 4.48% | Monthly | 13.1 | 42% | 1.5% |
| SRU.UN | SmartCentres REIT |  | Strip Center | 4.56 | 6.95% | Monthly | 12.0 | 49% | 1.7% |
| DIR.UN | Dream Industrial REIT |  | Industrial | 3.61 | 5.65% | Monthly | 11.8 | 48% | 0.6% |
| BEI.UN | Boardwalk REIT |  | Apartment | 3.87 | 2.29% | Monthly | 15.5 | 50% | 1.0% |
| CRT.UN | CT REIT |  | Net Lease | 3.84 | 5.83% | Monthly | 11.9 | 35% | 1.1% |
| FCR.UN | First Capital REIT |  | Strip Center | 4.05 | 4.66% | Monthly | 14.4 | 54% | 0.7% |
| CSH.UN | Chartwell Retirement |  | Healthcare | 5.53 | 3.20% | Monthly | 20.3 | 39% | 0.4% |
| HR.UN | H&R REIT |  | Apartment | 3.31 | 4.99% | Monthly | 9.6 | 60% | 0.7% |
| AP.UN | Allied Properties |  | Office | 2.62 | 8.78% | Monthly | 10.1 | 68% | 4.8% |
| KMP.UN | Killam Apartment |  | Apartment | 2.14 | 4.02% | Monthly | 14.4 | 52% | 0.9% |
| IIP.UN | InterRent REIT |  | Apartment | 1.90 | 2.97% | Monthly | 20.6 | 53% | 4.4% |
| CRR.UN | Crombie REIT |  | Strip Center | 1.64 | 6.00% | Monthly | 11.6 | 53% | 1.9% |
| PMZ.UN | Primaris REIT |  | Malls | 1.60 | 5.55% | Monthly | 8.7 | 53% | 1.6% |
| NWH.UN | NorthWest Healthcare |  | Healthcare | 1.27 | 6.96% | Monthly | 11.9 | 59% | 1.6% |
| MI.UN | Minto Apartment |  | Apartment | 0.90 | 3.78% | Monthly | 14.4 | 64% | 1.3% |
| HOM.UN | BSR REIT |  | Apartment | 0.96 | 3.09% | Monthly | 20.5 | 65% | 0.2% |
| AX.UN | Artis |  | Office | 0.70 | 8.51% | Monthly | 9.7 | 62% | 11.6% |
| SGR.UN | Slate Grocery REIT |  | Strip Center | 0.88 | 5.87% | Monthly | 13.9 | 61% | 1.6% |
| ERE.UN | European Residential |  | Apartment | 0.58 | 3.90% | Monthly | 40.0 | -- | 0.3% |
| MRG.UN | Morguard NA Residential |  | Apartment | 0.72 | 4.12% | Monthly | 10.6 | 75% | 2.0% |
| NXR.UN | Nexus REIT |  | Industrial | 0.54 | 8.17% | Monthly | 10.4 | 71% | 0.7% |
| APR.UN | Automotive Properties |  | Net Lease | 0.55 | 7.13% | Monthly | 11.3 | -- | 0.8% |
| PLZ.UN | Plaza Retail REIT |  | Net Lease | 0.47 | 6.60% | Monthly | 11.1 | 63% | 1.7% |
| MRT.UN | Morguard REIT | | Apartment | 0.37 | 4.17% | Monthly | 10.3 | 78% | 17.4% |
| D.UN | Dream Office REIT |  | Office | 0.32 | 5.13% | Monthly | 7.9 | 70% | 11.4% |
| PRV.UN | Pro REIT |  | Industrial | 0.34 | 7.73% | Monthly | 11.1 | 66% | 0.1% |
| BTB.UN | BTB REIT |  | Office | 0.31 | 7.99% | Monthly | 9.6 | 72% | 2.4% |
| FCD.UN | Firm Capital Property |  | Strip Center | 0.23 | 8.61% | Monthly | 11.4 | 63% | 0.0% |
| TNT.UN | True North Commercial |  | Office | 0.14 | 7.45% | Monthly | 4.5 | 84% | 0.1% |
| NET.UN | Canadian NET REIT |  | Net Lease | 0.11 | 6.32% | Monthly | 8.3 | 26% | 0.0% |
| MR.UN | Melcor REIT |  | Strip Center | -- | Irreg | -- | 83% | 0.0% | |
| HOT.UN | American Hotel Income |  | Hotel | 0.03 | 0.00% | Monthly | 1.2 | 78% | 0.0% |
| INO.UN | Inovalis REIT |  | Office | 0.02 | 0.00% | Irreg | 40.0 | 89% | 0.8% |
