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Can Marijuana Stocks Burn Your Portfolio?

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The Valuentum analyst team walks through changes in the marijuana regulatory landscape, the plethora of risks speculators face while dabbling in marijuana stocks, and the hopes that some might be long-term winners. ~8 mins. If you cannot view the podcast below, please view the transcript that follows or select the link here. Tickerized for stocks associated with the marijuana industry. Brian Nelson, CFA: Can marijuana stocks burn your portfolio? This is Brian Nelson for Valuentum Securities and joining me for today is Mr. Kris Rosemann and Mr. Chris Araos, and we are going to talk all about marijuana stocks. Mr. Kris Roseman would you like to take us through some of the dynamics that you are seeing across the industry? … Read more

Investor Alert! Marijuana Stock Scams

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Update: In early January 2014, new laws regarding the legalization of marijuana for medical and recreational purposes went into effect in a number of states. At the same time, media coverage of the issue increased, as did investor interest in shares of marijuana-related companies. In some cases, volumes for the stock of otherwise thinly traded, marijuana-related companies increased dramatically—and prices became quite volatile. We are reissuing this alert to warn investors not only about the potential for fraud in this arena, but also to reiterate the risks of investing in thinly traded companies about which little is known. Regardless of industry sector, any so-called “hot” stock can burn your portfolio. Rather than getting swept away, take time before you invest … Read more