One of the most common questions we get on Market Foolery -- by far -- is how to invest in the increasing legalization of marijuana.
In this episode, Chris Hill talks with analyst David Kretzmann, who just got back from a marijuana conference in Canada, about what the future holds for marijuana companies and the investors who buy their shares. Find out which market trends to keep an eye on as this story plays out, the safest way to stake your bets in this new frontier, how the U.S. legalization question looks right now, and more.
If you want more from The Motley Fool about investing in marijuana, check out fool.ca/marijuanamoment.
A full transcript follows the video.
This video was recorded on June 11, 2018.
Chris Hill: It's Tuesday, June 12th. Welcome to Market Foolery! I'm Chris Hill. Joining me in studio, it's David Kretzmann, back from the Great White North.
David Kretzmann: Absolutely!
Hill: Good to see you!
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