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Chris Rankin, MBA, CFAKCP Income FundKCP.UN.TOCOMMENTFeb 09, 2007

Have an extraordinary amount of currency exposure and stand to benefit from the weakening Cdn$. Had a pretty substantial price move over the last month. Have put them selves up for sale, but would be surprised if it sold for more than its current price. Expect it will weaken.
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