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How to invest in cannabis stocks: ‘People have an emotional attraction’

'There’s a lot of demand for cannabis stocks, particularly medical ones, but not a lot of supply'

Investors have to be wary that a lot of companies in the sector remain at an early stage of their growth cycle
Investors have to be wary that a lot of companies in the sector remain at an early stage of their growth cycle Photo: Getty Images

In the investment world, there is always a sector tipped as the next big thing. As regulations relax around the world, one sector stands out: cannabis.

In the UK, there are only two companies so far have a nod to publicly trade — MGC Pharmaceuticals, which was admitted to listing on 9 February 2021, and Spinnaker Opportunities (renamed Kanabo), which was admitted to listing on 16 February 2021.

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