It’s hard not to run into someone these days who isn’t dabbling in medical cannabis. There are those busy working parents of young children who just need some time to unwind and relax their minds and then there are seniors who are using CBD (Cannabidiol) with THC (tetrahydrocannabinol, a crystalline compound that is the main active ingredient of cannabis) to help ease the pains of arthritis and other ailments. While Canada legalized cannabis in late 2018, it does still remain illegal under federal U.S. law. There are currently 11 states in the U.S. where marijuana is legal for recreational use.
When it comes to investing, this industry could become a unique part of one’s asset allocation models within their portfolio. Clearly, there are substantial risks here still, but perhaps one way to be invested in this market, is to take the Goldilocks small, medium and large approach. Investing in companies that cover a wider range of revenues and market capitalization (size of company) could potentially mitigate the risks of owning just one asset class. Below is a list of companies that are somehow involved in cannabis (grouped within the size of their market capitalization along with their YTD performance as of 9/13/19).
Companies Involved In The Cannabis Industry
|
NAME |
SYMBOL | MARKET CAP | YTD% PERFORMANCE (as of 9/13/19) |
Notes |
| SMALL (up to $2billion market cap) | ||||
| KushCo Holdings | KSHB | 325m | -34.45 | Packaging and Branding |
| Innovative Industrial Propoerties | IIPR | 1.1 Billion | 101.21 | Buying and Leasing industrial properties |
| MEDIUM ($2.0-$10billion) | ||||
| Cronos Group Inc. (Canada) | CRON | 3.8 | 10.97 | Altria Group owns half of the company |
| GW Pharmaceuticals | GWPH | 4.4 | 44.79 | |
| The Scotts Miracle Gro Company | SMG | 5.6 | 65.85 | Hydroponics |
| Aurora Cannabis Inc.(Canada) | ACB | 6 | 19.96 | |
| Canopy Growth Corp (Canada) | CGC | 9.2 | 2.2 | 1st Canadian marijuana com. Constellation Brands owns 10% |
| LARGE ($10b+market cap) | ||||
| Molson Coors Brewing | TAP | 11 | 1.8 | International Beverage Co. |
| Constellation Brands | STZ | 34 | 26.89 | International Beverage Co. |
| Heineken | HEINY | 62 | 22.22 | International Beverage Co./Acquired Lagunitas |
| Abbvie | ABBV | 104 | -23.52 | Pharmaceutical Co. |
This information is not a recommendation to purchase or sell the stocks listed.
If you have questions about how to invest in the cannabis industry, contact me for a free consultation.
Dale Wannen, MBA
Founder Sustainvest Asset Management
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