4 Predictions for Marijuana Stocks in 2018 Every Investor Must Read Now

Money Morning Director of Technology & Venture Capital Research Michael A. Robinson released The Roadmap to Marijuana Millions nearly a year ago, and his advice has made some of our readers a mint through investing in the right marijuana stocks.

marijuana stocksAs of Sept. 14, 2017, there have been 10 double-digit winners and eight triple-digit winners through Robinson's recommendations.

One even saw peak gains of 1,588%.

Normally, Robinson keeps these recommendations close to the vest for his paid-up Nova-X Report readers.

But the profit opportunities have been so incredible, he wants Money Morning Members to be able to participate too.

And Robinson has four pot stock predictions for 2018 you won't want to miss...

Why Now Is the Best Time to Own Marijuana Stocks

Investing in pot stocks is still considered taboo by some investors, as cannabis is illegal under federal law.

But attitudes toward marijuana are changing, and more importantly, so are laws.

According to a 2016 Gallup poll, 60% of Americans support marijuana legalization. That support was clear in 2016, as residents of California, Nevada, Maine, and Massachusetts all voted to legalize recreational marijuana use.

Currently, 29 states and the District of Columbia have legalized medical cannabis, and recreational marijuana is legal in eight states.

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That means long-term investors who know cannabis is more than just a fad will capture the biggest profits.

And for 2018, Robinson sees four catalysts really driving the marijuana market in the next year.

"I'm expecting four watershed events in marijuana investing to happen over the next 365 days," Robinson said.

Here are Robinson's bold marijuana stock predictions, plus a special profit play opportunity...

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Marijuana Stock Predictions No. 4: California Is a Catalyst for Profits

California voters said "yes" to legalizing recreational marijuana in November 2016, and dispensaries can start selling cannabis for recreational use on Jan. 1, 2018.

And the Golden State legalizing cannabis will be a new major draw for out-of-state visitors...

"This landmark event will line the pockets of the legal weed companies - and their investors. I couldn't be more excited for this," Robinson said.

California is the world's sixth-largest economy thanks in part to its massive tourism industry. According to the LA Times, more than 260 million tourists visit the state each year and spend more than $122 billion there.

And this trove of money could flow to the marijuana industry...

According to a 2015 Strategic Marketing and Research Insight report commissioned by the Colorado Tourism Office, 85% of the 3,250 tourists surveyed said cannabis was a "primary motivator" for visiting Colorado.

"At this point, it's impossible to know the full economic impact, but it's safe to say it will be in the billions," Robinson told me.

Marijuana Stock Predictions No. 3: The Great Green North

Legalizing recreational marijuana in Canada was a key component of Justin Trudeau's 2015 campaign to become prime minster, and it appears he's making good on his promises.

On July 1, 2018, Canada is expected to completely legalize all marijuana use.

And according to 2016 report from The Toronto Star, cannabis could become a $22.6 billion industry in Canada when full legalization starts.

The report said the retail market for marijuana would be worth between $4.9 billion and $8.7 billion annually. Marijuana products and services like testing labs, lighting, and security systems could increase that number to between $12.7 billion and $22.6 billion.

And that number may be too conservative, as it doesn't include taxes, licensing fees, and weed-related tourism that could drive the value of the Canadian cannabis market well above $22.6 billion.

"This is going to act like nothing less than rocket fuel for the five micro-cap Canadian weed plays we've picked up 'on the cheap,' and I expect it will catalyze round after round of gains in most, if not all, Canadian weed stocks," said Robinson.

Marijuana Stock Predictions No. 2: The Next 1,100% in Gains

Some of our readers who followed Robinson's advice on GW Pharmaceuticals Plc. (Nasdaq ADR: GWPH) have already netted quadruple-digit gains.

On June 5, 2013, GWPH opened at $9 per share. From today's opening price of $109.13, that's a profit of 1,112%.

But if you missed out on those gains, that's OK. Robinson still thinks there will be big gains like this for pharmaceutical marijuana stocks.

"I'm expecting lightning to strike twice with GW Pharma, as the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approves its newest cannabis-based therapy, Epidiolex, for use in the United States," Robinson said.

Epidiolex is being tested to help treat epilepsy and seizures, which are symptoms of Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Dravet syndrome affects an estimated one in every 20,000 to 40,000 births, and Lennox-Gastaut is believed to account for 1% to 4% of all childhood epilepsy.

According to the Dravet Syndrome Foundation, current treatment options are limited. That's why a revolutionary drug like Epidiolex would be a big win for patients suffering from epilepsy and seizures, as well as GWPH shareholders.

As more medical marijuana treatments are approved, other small pharma companies could net big gains like GW.

Marijuana Stock Predictions No. 1: Crypto-Cannabis Goes Mainstream

Because marijuana is illegal under federal law, cannabis companies can't receive loans or open up accounts with banks.

That limits a company's growth, as it can't borrow money to expand its operations. It also creates a safety issue with cannabis companies operating as cash-only businesses. According to a 2016 MerryJane.com report, there were over 12 cannabis store robberies throughout the United States in June 2016 alone.

But with cryptocurrency, cannabis companies have easier access to funds.

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"I'm predicting that 2018 will see a major convergence of cryptocurrencies and legal cannabis. We're just starting to see the first glimmers of this happening now," said Robinson. "I see the year ahead shaping up to be one where cryptocurrencies and legal weed make some big mainstream gains... together."

There's already a coin designed for transactions in the legal cannabis industry called "PotCoin," which was introduced in 2014. PotCoin allows for instant transfers through blockchain technology.

PotCoin currently doesn't have an available merchant list, and Reddit posts suggest cannabis users have a difficult time finding dispensaries that accept PotCoin.

But PotCoin is just one example of the potential nexus between pot stocks and cryptocurrencies. Robinson believes a profit opportunity in the digital currency and cannabis space will present itself in 2018.

"I'm totally confident that sometime in the next year, we'll see a convergent crypto-cannabis speculative investment worth jumping on," Robinson said.

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