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Now is the perfect time to start investing in cannabis stocks, with the cannabis market expected to explode by 380% by 2025. Grandview Research says the $13.8 billion legal marijuana market will be worth $66.3 billion by 2025.

But not every cannabis stock will reap the benefits. And finding the right stocks can be tricky once you consider that there are hundreds of publicly traded cannabis companies all over the world.

Fortunately, investing in cannabis stocks isn't as daunting as it may initially seem.

If you haven't already, you'll first want to set up a brokerage account. This is pretty simple. You can do this by looking at brokerages online or following our guide here.

Once you've funded your account, you can start looking at cannabis stocks you may want to invest in.

That's where Money Morning Director of Cannabis Investing Research Greg Miller comes in.

He's an expert in cannabis investing. And through his knowledge, we've created a quick guide to help beginners understand how to start investing in cannabis stocks.

Plus, we'll also be showing you two great cannabis stocks to get the ball rolling...

Cannabis Stock Investing for Beginners

Investing in cannabis stocks is the same as investing in any other stock. It'll take time to find the right ones, but the process itself is relatively simple: Seek out stable companies with great growth prospects.

And if you're new to investing in cannabis companies, you can buy cannabis stocks on both Canadian and U.S. stock exchanges.

This is because marijuana is completely legal in Canada. Marijuana firms operating legally - and that meet the qualifications to be publicly listed - can be bought and sold on Canadian exchanges.

But for American investors, it's much easier to buy cannabis stocks on U.S. exchanges.

Since Canadian firms operate legally within their country, they can also sell shares on U.S. exchanges like the Nasdaq and New York Stock Exchange.

That isn't to say there aren't U.S. cannabis firms out there. But because cannabis laws vary by state, most U.S. cannabis companies trade on the CSE or over-the-counter (OTC) markets.

Because OTC exchanges are less strict than the major U.S. exchanges, cannabis stocks listed on them can be riskier. That doesn't mean you shouldn't buy them, but you should do your research to make sure the stocks are up to your standards.

The NYSE and the Nasdaq have very strict financial reporting requirements and can't risk listing cannabis firms that are breaking federal law and don't meet their quality standards.

But even with the cannabis firms listed on these two major exchanges, finding great cannabis stocks can be hard.

To help you start, we've brought you two of the best cannabis stocks for beginners.

Best Beginner Cannabis Stocks No. 2: Innovative Industrial Properties

One of the best cannabis stocks for beginners is Innovative Industrial Properties Inc. (NYSE: IIPR). IIPR is a real estate investment trust (REIT) in the cannabis space with a market cap of $862.6 million.

IIPR leases out spaces for state-licensed medical marijuana facility operators. And what makes it unique is the fact that it's helping these operators build their capital from marijuana while banks are still too skittish to help out.

So IIPR's services are in big demand in the marijuana space. Because of this, it can charge greater interest rates than traditional banks. That's been lucrative for the company. Between 2018 and 2019, IIPR's revenue grew 179%. By the end of 2020, its revenue is expected to grow another 136%.

And since it's a REIT, 90% of its income is distributed to shareholders through dividends. Over the last year, it's grown its earnings per share (EPS) by 162%. And it currently pays a solid yield of 4.3%.

IIPR is the only cannabis stock that pays out dividends, according to Greg Miller.

On top of that, Greg Miller reports that it has $130 million in spare cash that is continuing to grow...

The National Institute for Cannabis Investors (NICI) first recommended this cannabis stock back when it traded at $40 per share. Since then, it has grown 81% to $72.54. But it's not slowing down anytime soon.

Analysts have given this cannabis stock a target price of $151 per share over the next 12 months. That's more than a 100% gain.

Its stability, growth prospects, and dividend yield makes this cannabis stock great for beginners looking to make some passive income.

Best Beginner Cannabis Stocks, No. 1

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Bryan Hettinger
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Amazing, can't wait to get started!!

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