These yields are high and sustainable

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CHEMTRADE LOGISTICS INCOME FUND $16 (Toronto symbol CHE.UN; High-Growth Payer Portfolio, Manufacturing & Industry sector; Units o/s: 110.4 million; Market cap: $1.8 billion; Divd. yield: 7.5%; Dividend Sustainability Rating: Average; www.chemtradelogistics.com) is one of the largest removal-service providers for firms that create acids and sulphur as by-products. The trust converts those substances to useful chemicals such as sulfuric acid. Chemtrade pays monthly distributions of $0.10 a unit; the annual rate of $1.20 yields a high 7.5%. In March 2017, Chemtrade completed its $900 million takeover of Canexus Corp. That firm produces and sells sodium chlorate and chlor-alkali products to the pulp and paper, water treatment, and oil and gas industries. Growth by acquisition adds risk. But Chemtrade has successfully integrated previous acquisitions, and Canexus is a good fit with its current operations. Revenue in the three months ended June 30, 2018, fell 0.5%, to $405.3 million from $407.4 million a year earlier. Cash flow declined 20.0%, to $27.0 million from $33.8 million. Cash flow per unit dropped…