Opinions Michael Simpson, CFA
Great Lakes Carbon Income FundGLC.UN.TOBUYJun 01, 2006
A US based trust. They provide a key ingredient in the aluminum smelting process. There had been concern that some of Alcoa workers would go on strike. At these levels, it offers reasonable valuation.
Michael Simpson, CFAOwned
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