Niche markets protect their high yields

These two firms are leaders in their individual markets. That helps offset their cyclical risk, and lets them maintain their high dividend yields.
RUSSEL METALS INC. $29 (Toronto symbol RUS; Cyclical- Growth Dividend Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Shares outstanding: 62.0 million; Market cap: $1.8 billion;… Read More

Russel expands U.S. reach

RUSSEL METALS $29.39 (Toronto symbol RUS; TSINetwork Rating: Extra Risk) (905-819-7777; www.russelmetals.com; Shares o/s: 61.9 million; Market cap: $1.8 billion; Dividend yield: 5.2%) is one of North America’s largest metal distributors. It serves over 28,000 clients at 51 locations in Canada and 12 in the U.S.
Russel has acquired… Read More