Curaleaf Holdings Inc

RiverNorth Opportunities Fund, Inc.

AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

MSOS is an actively managed narrow portfolio of US stocks or swap contracts related to the domestic cannabis and hemp industry.

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.

Tilray Brands

Cannabis stocks and ETFs are having a good time after some regulatory movements in the past few days. The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) surged by over 10% on Friday and was up by more than 7% in the pre-market session.

As Tilray, Curaleaf, Cresco Labs, MSOS ETF stocks jump, old risks remain

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

United States Natural Gas Fund LP

Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF

We have highlighted few corners of the stock market that are outperforming to start 2024.

4 ETF Zones Beating the Market to Start 2024

ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF

Invesco China Technology ETF

SPDR Gold Trust

KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF

VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF

Yieldmax Tsla Option Income Etf

Global X Uranium ETF

Sprott Uranium Miners ETF

United States Oil Fund LP

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. The first-ever spot bitcoin ETFs started trading in the U.S. on Thursday in a landmark moment for Wall Street and beyond.

What history says about first-of-a-kind ETFs as bitcoin products debut

Subversive Cannabis ETF

Amplify US Alternative Harvest ETF

Roundhill Cannabis ETF

AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF 

Marijuana stocks spiked following the report that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is reviewing the potential reclassification of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III.

Cannabis ETFs Spike on Marijuana Classification Review

Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF

Green Thumb Industries Inc.

Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF

Altria

Global X Cannabis ETF

Trulieve Cannabis Corp.

AXS Cannabis ETF

Cambria Cannabis ETF

Cannabis investors are tired of waiting and losing money, but there are still reasons to be optimistic in the long term.

Investing In Cannabis? Stay Patient, Be Ready

USCF Aluminum Strategy Fund

Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF

Wall Street was moderately upbeat last week and exhibited a decent Santa Clause rally.

5 Best-Performing ETFs of Last Week

The cannabis sector experienced a character change back in August, with record high trading volumes in sector ETFs like MSOS. MSOS is setting up to be a good buying opportunity, with contraction in price range and volatility over the past few months. The sector may need a specific catalyst, such as reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III controlled substance, to see a significant breakout higher.

MSOS: Cannabis Sector Consolidating Under The Radar, Looking Constructive (Technical Analysis)

Cutera

DuPont de Nemours

Alphabet

International Flavors & Fragrances

Mercury Systems

Microsoft

NVIDIA

Pfizer

Pioneer Natural Resources

Tesla

Exxon Mobil

In an annual year-end ritual, investors have dumped many of their stock losers to offset taxable gains. This so-called “tax loss selling” can create buying opportunities in promising names.

Tax-loss selling makes these stocks in cannabis, pharma, energy and industrials worth buying

ARK Innovation ETF

VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF

Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF

Vanguard Total International Bond ETF

Manager Directed Portfolios - iM DBi Managed Futures Strategy ETF

iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF

SPDR S&P China ETF

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF

iShares Core S&P 500 ETF

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

Kraneshares Dynamic Emerging Markets Strategy ETF

Wisdomtree US Quality Growth Fund

Invesco QQQ

iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF

Vanguard S&P 500 ETF

Vanguard Short-Term Inflation-Protected Securities ETF

Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF

SPDR S&P Biotech ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Hello! This is MarketWatch reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we look at ETF strategies that have exploded in popularity in 2023, and whether they will continue to gain momentum in the year ahead.

These ETF strategies were big winners in 2023. Here's where one CFRA analyst sees them going next year.

Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF

SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF

First Trust NASDAQ Clean Edge Smart Grid Infrastructure Index Fund

FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund

iShares US Infrastructure ETF

iShares Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Multisector ETF

Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF

MSUS

Amplify Natural Resources Dividend Income ETF

Global X U.S. Infrastructure Development ETF

First Trust Nasdaq Artificial Intelligence & Robotics ETF

iShares MSCI USA ESG Select ETF

Robo Global Artificial Intelligence ETF

Wisdomtree Artificial Intelligence And Innovation Fund

To close out the year, I thought it would be interesting to see which thematic categories experienced the most inflows in 2023, demonstrating proverbially “where the puck was going.” This data, sourced from Bloomberg and VettaFi's internal data, is interesting because it does not necessarily align with performance.

Disruptive Tech Theme of the Week: Top Thematic ETF Flows 2023

The cannabis industry is rapidly evolving, attracting attention from investors seeking long-term growth. As legalization spreads globally, marijuana stocks and ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) are becoming key investment areas. Specifically, ETFs offer a diversified approach to this high-potential market.

2024's Cannabis Investment Landscape: Top Marijuana ETFs to Consider

Aurora Cannabis

Canopy Growth

Cannabis stocks might be approaching the end of their hard times. In Canada, a couple of companies are getting close to generating positive cash flow.

2024 Could Be the Year of the Cannabis Stock Comeback. Here's How to Invest.

Affirm

SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF

Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF

Amplify Online Retail ETF

Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF

SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF

Aberdeen Standard Physical Silver Shares ETF

SPDR DoubleLine Short Duration Total Return Tactical ETF

SPDR DoubleLine Total Return Tactical ETF

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index ETF

Hello! In this week's ETF Wrap, you'll get a look at flow data showing recent “bullish buying behavior” from investors, as well as funds to consider before 2024 hits.

ETF investors flee cash-like government bond funds, favor riskier assets in ‘bullish buying'

This article attempts to assess and rank the relative growth potential of the separate competitors in the cannabis industry. Long-term trends show projected growth in the U.S., Canadian, and global cannabis industries, and it faces a rescheduling catalyst. The article filters through the top revenue-generating cannabis companies in the U.S. and Canada, and ranks them based on weighted analysis.

Finding The Long-Term Winners In The Cannabis Sector, December 2023 Update

ETF expert Rob Isbitts discusses his thesis on cannabis ETFs and the importance of understanding their structure and holdings. Isbitts categorizes cannabis ETFs into two tiers based on structure and performance.

Cannabis ETF Deep Dive

Most of the holdings within the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) have improved their cash flow situation over the last two years. The Federal government is in the process of rescheduling cannabis to schedule 3. When the rescheduling process is finished, I expect the entire industry to rally.

MSOS: An Industry-Wide Catalyst Approaches

Innovative Industrial Properties

When Joe Biden campaigned for president in 2020, there was no hope for cannabis stocks. Biden had been a hardliner on drug policy for most of the years he spent serving as a Senator.

Investing in the Cannabis Industry: 3 Stocks to Buy Now

ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF

Loncar Cancer Immunotherapy ETF

iShares MSCI Israel ETF

VanEck Vectors Israel ETF

Invesco WilderHill Clean Energy ETF

ALPS Medical Breakthroughs ETF

Invesco Solar ETF

Strategic Crispr & Gene Editing Technology ETF

After a downbeat September, October too remained volatile for Wall Street due to higher rates.

5 ETF Areas That Spooked Investors in October

Constellation Brands

Valley National

Over the last few months, the allure of cannabis stocks has gained momentum. Since mid-2023, many top-tier cannabis companies have experienced rejuvenation in pricing and demand.

7 Cannabis Stocks to Buy Before They Burn Higher

The cannabis sector continues to entice investors with its prospects for expansion and financial success as we take on the last quarter of 2023. Cannabis Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) have become popular for investors seeking exposure to this dynamic sector while keeping a diversified portfolio. The best Cannabis ETFs to watch in 2023's fourth quarter will be examined in this piece, along with their dividend yields and suitability for both long- and short-term trading approaches.

Watchlist Alert: Best Cannabis ETFs for the Final Quarter of 2023

Grana y Montero

MedMen Enterprises Inc.

Cautious optimism is warranted in the cannabis industry due to potential changes, such as the move to federal legalization and improved fundamentals. Investors should consider their risk appetite, timeframes, and political catalysts when choosing cannabis companies to invest in.

Reasons To Be Cautiously Optimistic About Cannabis

Like any recovering reporter, I like to keep tabs on my old beats, and the marijuana ETF space never disappoints. Or, perhaps more accurately, it never stops disappointing.

Marijuana ETFs Rise – and Fall – on Regulatory Hopes

Leafly Holdings

The DEA is considering reclassifying cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III, leading to a surge in cannabis stocks. Reclassification could lead to tax breaks, access to banking services, and more efficient logistics for the cannabis industry. Profitable cannabis companies, such as MariMed, Vext Science, and Green Thumb, are positioned to benefit from the industry's growth.

The Sustainability Of Cannabis Bull Run

Cronos Group

SNDL Inc.

Shares of marijuana companies gave back early gains on Wednesday after jumping following a U.S. Senate committee voted to advance a bill that would give legal cannabis-related companies a boost by allowing them to access banking system services.

Cannabis stock gains fade in volatile trading on US Senate bill hopes

Cannabis stocks are in focus after the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act moved forward in the upper chamber of Congress on Wednesday. What the renegotiated SAFER means for cannabis companies The bill will enable financial institutions including banks to serve the state-legal marijuana companies without the risk of a federal crackdown.

A key Marijuana financing bill moves forward in the U.S. Senate

News for AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF ETF (MSOS)