PCL is an attractive opportunity for the US investor, but for how long?
David Huggett explains the events that led to a 'once in a lifetime' opportunity for international buyers last year, and why the latest shift in currency markets could signal another turning point.

David Huggett is Managing Director at Lucid Financial Markets. He is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investments (CISI), with qualifications in investment advice and technical analysis of financial markets. During a career spanning over two decades, he has developed specialist knowledge and experience advising large corporate, high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients in the fields of FX risk and real estate.
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