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Horizon's Medical MarijuanaHMMJ.TOCOMMENTApr 26, 2017Stock price when the opinion was issued
As of Jun 19, 2026. Market Open.
This asset class has been down for 5 years during a long period of investor apathy. But when an asset class has been down for longer than 3 years, you start to consider it. HMMJ has US exposure where there is growing public support for legalizing canopy. Maybe start with a small position. This is a volatile sector.
HMMJ vs. HMUS. A monstrous opportunity, but you're going to suffer volatility. Go slow, get in over time, and keep it to a smaller proportion of your portfolio. Market weighted. The US exposure is to companies operating legally, and there can't be any recreational use. With HMUS, you're tapping into a bigger market. For example, Charlotte's Web is planning to sell CBD infused products through Kroeger. This scale dwarfs the whole Canadian market. Valuations are high because of the growth potential. If you're a marijuana investing aficionado, you'd want to own both.
If you need sector exposure, this is a great way to do it, but he would prefer just using an individual stock. The issue is how the actual index itself is made up. Scott’s Miracle Grow, a fertilizer company, is 10% of this. So is Canopy Growth. He would prefer an active manager approach instead.