Russel Metals (RUS.TO)

He sold in the August before it fell 20%. Current levels are attractive. Good managers, but they are in a cyclical, competitive business, some times there'll be volatility. Maybe buy in the $15-20 area. In a downturn, they'll likely cut their dividend.

All industrials across North America have sold off, not just RUS. They're enjoying their highest margins since 2008. The balance sheet and payout ratio are fine. A smaller, illiquid name. In a bear market, this will get hit more. But he likes it even at current levels and thinks it is oversold.

He recently suggested selling this company. They are exposed to the energy sector and the economy in general. It had gone ex-dividend already and it has fallen since his recommendation. He would buy it again on a further pullback.

Is one of the steel plays in Canada which was seen as defensive given the tariffs. Have seen people take profits after good results reported. It is still a dicey sector, with tariff concerns and economy and infrastructure concerns. Investors are getting concerned about this sector. He suggests taking profits now and see what happens in fall.

He did own it after it broke a technical level. He likes the company and its yield. There's uncertainty around the tariffs, which he'd like to see resolved before stepping back in. Pays a 5.6% yield.

It has broken down on the technical chart and if it breaks down further, it could re-test $22 key support. He would buy on weakness based on seasonal patterns into October. Yield 5.6%.

It has been caught a little in the trade war with the US, due to its cross-border business dealings in steel. The fundamentals still look strong for the company, he says. It is a great management team. He would sell above $30 and would buy around $25. Otherwise he would hold it here. Yield 5%.

A steel and infrastructure play. He used to own it. The Trump steel tariffs have hit this stock, but Russel doesn't sell steel into the States, so it should not be hit by the tariffs. He likes this stock, but is growing concerned about limited infrastructure spending in North America.

They took a hard look at this in the commodity washout of 2016. It is a good long-term name to own. Consistent cash flows. Very cyclical though. They would really look at this if it was below $20. Yield is over 5%.

He does not like the materials space right now as there is no upward momentum in this sector presently. Given recent inflation trends, it is not being confirmed with upward price movements. He would not go here.

(A Top Pick June 16/17 – Up 20.6%.) Pays a nice dividend. They still see growth here. The risk here is US steel tariffs.