These trusts have durable distributions

CANADIAN REIT $46 (Toronto symbol REF.UN; Cyclical-Growth Payer Portfolio; Manufacturing & Industry secotor; Units o/s: 73.4 million; Market cap: $3.4 billion; Dividend yield: 4.1%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.creit.ca) owns 204 properties across Canada and Chicago, including retail (75), industrial (96), office (17) and… Read More

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CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS INCOME FUND $19.00 (Toronto symbol CHE.UN; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (416-496-5856; www.chemtradelogistics. com; Units outstanding: 92.6 million; Market cap: $1.8 billion; Dividend yield: 6.3%) is one of the largest removal-service providers for resource firms that create acids and sulphur as byproducts. The trust converts… Read More

A new acquisition helps fuel a 6.4% yield

A new acquisition helps fuel a 6.4% yield

This company continues to operate as an income trust, building on its strong niche in the removal and conversion of industrial chemicals. Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund has made two major acquisitions in recent years, the most recent in 2017.

While acquisitions add risk, this company has… Read More

These aggressive picks offer steady income

Calian and Chemtrade operate in cyclical industries, which adds risk. What’s more, they have relied on acquisitions to expand. However, their new businesses should continue to spur their growth—and their dividends.

CALIAN GROUP LTD. $28 (Toronto symbol CGY; High-Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry… Read More

Buy Chemtrade, hold on to Stantec

CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS INCOME FUND $18.66 (Toronto symbol CHE.UN; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (416-496-5856; www.chemtradelogistics.com; Units o/s: 69.1 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; Dividend yield: 6.4%) is one of the largest removal-service providers for resource firms that create acids and sulphur as byproducts. The trust converts (and… Read More

Here’s our Pick of the Month

CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS INCOME FUND $18.94 (Toronto symbol CHE.UN; TSINetwork Rating: Speculative) (416-496-5856; www.chemtradelogistics.com; Units outstanding: 69.1 million; Market cap: $1.3 billion; Dividend yield: 6.3%) is one of the largest removal-service providers for resource firms that create acids and sulphur as byproducts. The trust converts (and… Read More

3 aggressive picks offer sustainable dividends

SHAWCOR LTD. $38 (Toronto symbol SCL; CyclicalGrowth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 69.9 million; Market cap: $2.7 billion; Dividend yield: 1.6%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Above Average; www.shawcor.com) makes sealants and coatings that keep oil and gas pipelines from rusting. It also makes… Read More