Investing in cannabis and its high, upside potential

Dan Ahrens specializes in portfolio management of highly regulated areas including cannabis and other vice-related investments. He is portfolio manager of the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS), the largest publicly traded cannabis fund. Dan is also the author of Investing in Cannabis: The Next Great Investment Opportunity.

Russ Prince: What is the opportunity for investors in the cannabis industry and how does AdvisorShares play a role in this opportunity?
Dan Ahrens: I see cannabis offering a growth opportunity similar to that of the alcohol industry post-prohibition. However, today, the world moves much faster and advancements in technology and science are uncovering new opportunities for uses of the cannabis plant.