A List of Marijuana Stocks (10) to Watch in 2018

We are bringing our readers a list of marijuana stocks to watch in 2018 before legal cannabis sales explode 198% by 2020...

Legal cannabis sales in North America last year brought in $6.7 billion, and that number is expected to climb to over $20 billion by 2020.

list of marijuana stocksAnd in order to net the most profits before that 198% sales increase happens, you need to put marijuana stocks on your radar right now.

Now, before we get to the first one to watch, we wanted Money Morning readers to know that most of the pot stocks on our list are speculative investments because cannabis is still illegal under federal law.

The majority of the pot stocks on our list are also penny stocks, and penny stocks are known for volatile price swings. Since penny stocks are also often traded on over-the-counter exchanges, they are subject to fewer regulations and disclosure rules, making them riskier to own.

But we wanted to make sure you still know about these stocks because investing in cannabis stocks is becoming less taboo and is turning into the next gold rush. Right now, 29 states and the District of Columbia have some form of legalized medical marijuana.

In fact, Money Morning Director of Technology & Venture Capital Research - and pot stock guru - Michael A. Robinson expects one of them to climb 1,000%. Whether you're comfortable with speculative investments or want to buy shares of a "safer" company in the cannabis sector, we have all of your profit opportunities covered.

Let's jump right in and show you our list of marijuana stocks to watch...

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 10: FutureLand Corp.

Stock Symbol: FutureLand Corp. (OTCMKTS: FUTL)

The Company Description: FutureLand acquires land to lease to marijuana businesses and offers management services in the cannabis and hemp industry. The company owns 240 acres of land in southern Colorado, and two cannabis companies have signed leases to operate on the land.  

The Profit Opportunity: FutureLand Corp is what we call a "pick-and-shovel" investment at Money Morning. Instead of investing directly in companies that sell marijuana, you can invest in companies that provide services such as real estate and management to the cannabis industry.

While cannabis is still illegal under federal law, owning shares of companies that don't directly "touch" cannabis is a "safer" play to cash in on the booming marijuana market.

Trading Prices: Over the last 52 weeks, the FUTL stock price has traded at a low of $0.00 and a high of $0.06. The FUTL stock price opened today at $0.001.

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Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 9: General Cannabis Corp.

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Stock Symbol: General Cannabis Corp. (OTCMKTS: CANN)

The Company Description: Like FutureLand, General Cannabis Corp. leases cultivation space. However, it also offers transportation and security services. As a part of its security, it provides cash transfers and video surveillance.  

The Profit Opportunity: Selling cannabis legally is a cash-only business right now, and that increases the odds that thieves will target marijuana dispensaries. One of the most recent robberies was in Nevada in July, where four men robbed a dispensary. A police officer had to fire his weapon, but luckily, all four suspects were apprehended and no one was hurt. But as more states legalize recreational marijuana, the need for security services offered by General Cannabis will increase.

Trading Prices: Over the last 52 weeks, the CANN stock price has traded at a low of $1.12 and a high of $5.19. Today, the CANN stock price opened at $1.44.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 8: Grow Condos Inc.

Stock Symbol: Grow Condos Inc. (OTCMKTS: GRWC)

The Company Description: Grow Condos purchases, develops, and manages industrial properties in the United States designed for cannabis use.

The Profit Opportunity:  Grow Condos offers turn-key solutions that are fully secured, irrigated, and optimized for marijuana growers. Currently, GRWC owns a 15,000-square-foot property in Eagle Point, Ore., which is fully leased. And because the first space is completely leased, Grow Condos has already proven there's demand for its services.

According to its website, the company is developing two other spaces in Oregon to lease out to growers.

Trading Prices:  Over the last 52 weeks, the GRWC stock price has traded at a low of $0.01 and a high of $2.00. Today, the GRWC stock price opened at $0.02.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 7: GB Sciences Inc.

Stock Symbol: GB Sciences Inc. (OTCMKTS: GBLX)

The Company Description: GB Sciences develops cannabis plants into medicines for various ailments.

The Profit Opportunity: In August, GB Sciences made a historic announcement.

It is entering into an agreement with the Los Coyotes Band of Cahuilla and Cupeno Indians to establish cannabis facilities on the tribe's lands in California. GB Sciences will build and operate facilities on the land to grow, manufacture, and distribute cannabis.

According to GB, this is the first time a publicly traded U.S. marijuana company and a federally recognized Native American tribe have announced a commercial venture in California.

If the venture is a success, other tribes may seek a partnership with GB. According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, there are 326 Indian land areas in the United States administered as federal Indian reservations.

Trading Prices:  Over the last 52 weeks, the GBLX stock price has traded at a low of $0.21 and a high of $0.65. Today, the GRWC stock price opened at $0.26.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 6: Grow Solutions Holdings Inc.

Stock Symbol: Grow Solutions Holdings Inc. (OTCMKTS: GRSO)

The Company Description: Grow Solutions sells indoor and outdoor garden supplies and growing equipment for cannabis plant growers and non-cannabis plant growers. It also provides consulting services that include design and construction. On top of that, it manufactures vaporizers and storage solutions sold in tobacco stores and cannabis dispensaries.

The Profit Opportunity:  With its business contributing to almost every aspect of the marijuana market, Grow Solutions exposes investors to several ways to play the cannabis industry. And if there ever is a federal crackdown on the cannabis industry, GRSO can still operate its gardening business, which limits risk.

Trading Prices:  Over the last 52 weeks, the GRSO stock price has traded at a low of $0.02 and a high of $0.70. Today, the GRSO stock price opened at $0.05.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 5: GW Pharmaceuticals Plc.

Stock Symbol: GW Pharmaceuticals Plc. (Nasdaq ADR: GWPH)

The Company Description: GW Pharmaceuticals develops and commercializes medicines using cannabis extracts.

The Profit Opportunity:  GWPH is one of our favorite long-term investments. Since opening at $9 per share on June 5, 2013, the GWPH stock price has climbed to $101.98, a gain of 1,033%.

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But if you missed those gains, it's okay.

Robinson believes the GWPH stock price could climb another 1,000%.

"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.

Robinson predicts the GWPH stock price could trade for over $1,000.

Trading Prices: Over the last 52 weeks, the GRSO stock price has traded at a low of $92.65 and a high of $137.88. Today, the GRSO stock price opened at $101.98.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 4: MassRoots Inc.

Stock Symbol: MassRoots Inc. (OTCMKTS: MSRT)

The Company Description: MassRoots is a social media site that connects U.S. cannabis enthusiasts with each other.

The Profit Opportunity: According to an Aug. 23, 2017, Forbes report, MassRoots acquired CannaRegs Inc. in a $12 million deal.

And this acquisition is expected to add to MassRoots' bottom line immediately....

CannaRegs is a tech company that tracks changes in cannabis rules and regulations. Cannabis companies can also sign up for CannaRegs' subscription service to stay up to date on any changes in marijuana laws.

This service could prove essential to cannabis businesses, because states are still determining how to implement legal marijuana laws. That means states can create or amend regulations frequently.

CannaRegs is debt-free and has $450,000 in annual revenue thanks to its monthly subscription service. According to the Aug. 23 Forbes report, MassRoots CEO Isaac Dietrich said CannaRegs will "significantly increase" MassRoots' monthly recurring revenue through paid subscribers.

And MassRoots has an opportunity to expand its subscriber base now through the end of December...

Recreational marijuana can be sold legally in California on Jan. 1, 2018. With only four months to prepare, these companies need a service like CannaRegs to stay informed of any changes or updates in the laws.

Trading Prices:  Over the last 52 weeks, the MSRT stock price has traded at a low of $0.30 and a high of $1.18. Today, the MSRT stock price opened at $0.34.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 3: Easton Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Stock Symbol: Easton Pharmaceuticals Inc. (OTCMKTS: EAPH)

The Company Description: Easton is known for making its anti-aging wrinkle cream Skin Renou HA and motion sickness gel Nauseasol.

The Profit Opportunity:  According to an Aug. 16 report from Bezinga, Easton is paying part of a $1.3 million deal to a Canadian-based company, the Alliance Group, for a controlling interest in a land deal. It's already advanced the company $575,000. The final deal will give Easton a stake in 45 acres of a 135-acre parcel of land used for marijuana cultivation and production.

Alliance projects it will receive approval to legally grow medical and recreational marijuana in the next 30 to 60 days.

Until revenue can be generated from its marijuana crops, Easton will receive 50% of Alliance's revenue from its other businesses.

It's unclear if Easton will use the cannabis for its own business or just sell it to other pharmaceutical companies.

However, with Canada set to completely legalize cannabis in 2018, there should be increased demand from pharmaceutical and recreational companies to buy cannabis.

Trading Prices: Over the last 52 weeks, the stock price has traded at a low of $0.00 and a high of $0.06. Today, the stock price opened at $0.02.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 2: Tetra Bio-Pharm Inc.

Stock Symbol: Tetra Bio-Pharm Inc. (OTCMKTS: TBPMF) 

The Company Description: Tetra engages in the development of bio pharmaceuticals and natural health products containing cannabis.

The Profit Opportunity: Tetra announced on Sept. 18 it was filing a clinical trial application in the next few weeks for its PPP001 cannabis drug.

PPP001 is a dried cannabis pellet designed to be smoked by advanced cancer patients.

Tetra-Bio is based in Canada, so it will first try to get its new medical marijuana drug approved there. According to Tetra-Bio, this will be the first phase 3 clinical trial studying the therapeutic benefits for a drug of its kind.

In the phase 3 trial, PPP001 will have to show it's a better treatment than standard treatments, according to the Canadian Cancer Society. Phase 4 will gather more information about possible risks and benefits that didn't show up in earlier testing.

Researchers will also continue to follow the results of participants who completed phase 3 trials.

If the trials show a new drug for cancer is safe and effective, it will then be submitted to Health Canada for approval. When it's approved, doctors can then recommend PPP001 to patients.

Trading Prices: Over the last 52 weeks, the stock price has traded at a low of $0.12 and a high of $1.14. Today, the stock price opened at $0.55.

Marijuana Stock to Watch in 2018, No. 1: Scotts Miracle-Gro Co.

Stock Symbol:  Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. (NYSE: SMG)

The Company Description:  Scotts Miracle-Gro Co. is one of the most well-known suppliers of garden products.

The Profit Opportunity:  Scotts is known for being a leader in lawn care and gardening since 1868, but Scotts is now expanding to the marijuana industry...

When the economy was growing in the early 2000s, retailers like Home Depot Inc. (NYSE: HD) and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. (NYSE: WMT) were expanding their locations. Because each store carries Scotts' products, Scotts' revenue climbed 80% between 2001 and 2009.

But after the financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, Wal-Mart and Home Depot stopped expanding and shut down stores.

That left Scotts' revenue stagnant.

So, in order to boost sales, Scotts CEO Jim Hagedorn made what some consider a controversial decision: He invested in the marijuana industry.

In 2015, Hagedorn purchased two companies that specialize in soil and fertilizer for cannabis growers. In July 2016, he also invested a 75% stake in Gavita International, a hydroponics equipment company.

And it appears Hagedorn's forward-thinking decision is paying off...

As of December 2016, Scotts' hydroponics business generated roughly $250 million annually, according to Bloomberg. The business should keep growing, as the global crop value of hydroponically grown plants is expected to climb from $17 billion in 2013 to $24 billion by 2018.

That's a 41% increase in just five years.

Trading Prices: Over the last 52 weeks, the stock price has traded at a low of $81.48 and a high of $99.91. Today, the stock price opened at $97.30.

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