AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS)
| Assets | $676.70M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.97% |
| PE Ratio | 12.20 |
| Shares Out | 183.74M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| 1-Year Return | -5.81% |
| Volume | 3,865,785 |
| Open | 3.880 |
| Previous Close | 3.920 |
| Day's Range | 3.825 - 4.020 |
| 52-Week Low | 2.020 |
| 52-Week High | 6.020 |
| Beta | 1.08 |
| Holdings | 117 |
| Inception Date | Sep 1, 2020 |
About MSOS
Fund Home PageThe AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in stocks based on a particular theme. The fund is an actively managed narrow portfolio of US stocks or swap contracts related to the domestic cannabis and hemp industry. MSOS was launched on Sep 1, 2020 and is issued by AdvisorShares.
Top 10 Holdings
141.79% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives Collateral Nomura | n/a | 52.99% |
| Green Thumb Industries Swap | n/a | 14.85% |
| Curaleaf Holdings Inc Swap | n/a | 12.83% |
| Blackrock Treasury Trust Instl 62 | n/a | 11.48% |
| Derivatives Collateral Nbc | n/a | 9.94% |
| Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. | CURA | 9.48% |
| Derivatives Collateral Cf Secured | n/a | 8.69% |
| Derivatives Collateral Marex | n/a | 7.41% |
| Trulieve Cannabis Swap | n/a | 7.35% |
| Trulieve Cannabis Swap | n/a | 6.75% |
News
MSOS: Focused Exposure To U.S. Cannabis Stocks
The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF offers concentrated, actively managed exposure to the US cannabis industry via equities and swaps. MSOS is top-heavy, with 97% of net assets in its top 10 positi...
Marijuana ETFs Look to Supreme Court Legalization
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MSOS Has HEMP THC Prohibition Issues
I maintain a Strong Sell on AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF due to excessive volatility and structural portfolio risks. MSOS is heavily concentrated, with 69% exposure to Curaleaf, Green Thumb Indu...
'Green Wednesday': A high holiday for cannabis before Thanksgiving
Cannabis has carved out it's own holiday shopping rush and it's called "Green Wednesday". Behind April 20, the day before Thanksgiving has become the second-biggest day for cannabis sales in the U.S. ...
Cannabis stocks soar after Trump shares video promoting drug's use for seniors
Video posted on Truth Social touts CBD as a ‘gamechanger' and promotes Medicaid coverage of CBD products
Cannabis stocks move higher after Trump boasts CBD health benefits
Cannabis stocks got a pop on Monday after President Trump shared a video highlighting potential health benefits of CBD, reigniting speculation that his administration could reclassify the drug, CNBC's...
President Trump Lights Up Cannabis Stocks With Pro-CBD Truth Social Post
President Donald Trump posted a video on Truth Social on Sunday, promoting the potential health benefits of cannabis. Cannabis stocks lit up on Monday after Trump resurrected hopes for a change in fed...
Quant Buys In Cannabis
Cannabis has bipartisan support, but is it worthy of your investment? Quant Strategist Emma Johnston on how quant thinks about sector ETF MSOS, currently rated a buy due to strong momentum and liquidi...
MSOS: Cannabis Investors Betting Big On Trump
Optimism that the Trump administration will soon reschedule cannabis, thereby removing the Section 280E tax burden and boosting sector profitability, has fueled a dramatic rally in cannabis stocks. MS...
Rescheduling Should Send MJ And MSOS Sky High
Cannabis stocks and ETFs like Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF and AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF are surging on speculation that President Trump will reclassify marijuana as a Schedule III drug. R...
Cannabis stocks rally after Trump says he is weighing drug reclassification
Cannabis stocks rallied Monday after President Donald Trump said he is considering reclassifying marijuana, which would categorize it as less of a danger to public safety.
Cannabis stocks rally on Wall Street Journal report that Trump is weighing drug reclassification
Cannabis stocks rallied on a Wall Street Journal report that President Donald Trump is contemplating reclassifying weed as having a lower danger level. Such a move would be "a gamechanger" for the ind...
MSOS: Headed For A New All-Time Low
MSOS has significantly underperformed the broader cannabis market, dropping 41.2% YTD versus a 27.8% sector decline. I downgraded MSOS to Strong Sell in April due to persistent risks, and the ETF has ...
MSOS ETF Underperforms Compared To Canadian Cannabis Peers
MSOS holds US cannabis MSOs exclusively. It allows for exposure to US cannabis companies. US MSO stocks are historically down.
MJ And MSOS: Cannabis' Inevitable Legalization Offers High Upside Despite Blunt Risks
Cannabis legalization is inevitable, driven by shifting political, generational, and fiscal dynamics, especially as Republicans seek votes and tax revenue. Despite high risks, the upside for cannabis ...
Hedge Fund Veteran Doug Kass Says Most Cannabis Stocks Are 'Walking Dead,' But These 4 Names Stand Out
Veteran hedge fund manager Doug Kass isn't mincing words about the state of the cannabis industry. In a recent column titled “Picking the Cannabis Winners in an Industry Full of the Walking Dead,” the...
Why Cannabis Stocks Jumped By Double Digits And Why Analysts Say 'Don't Drink The Kool-Aid In One Gulp'
Author's note: this article has been updated to include more context and commentary from analysts.
Sell MSOS And Its 3 Largest Holdings
I am downgrading MSOS (and its top holdings to Strong Sell or Sell), to Strong Sell due to ongoing 280E taxation concerns and poor market performance. MSOS has seen significant redemptions since March...
Cannabis stocks climb on RFK Jr. approval, Senate marijuana-banking hearing
Cannabis stocks tend to move on speculation around potential federal reforms around pot.
MSOS: High Risk/Reward On The Cannabis Market
The AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF offers a high-risk/high-reward opportunity, especially if cannabis is rescheduled to Schedule III in 2025. MSOS is an actively managed ETF focused on US cannabis...
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MSOS Has Crashed But May Rebound
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF has plummeted 65% since last year, with recent declines driven by Florida's failed legalization vote and MJUS liquidation news. MSOS remains poorly diversified, with...
Gaetz as Trump's AG seen as bullish for pot stocks, but confirmation looks unlikely
If controversial Republican Matt Gaetz manages to win confirmation as attorney general, his tenure at the Justice Department is expected to be positive for the cannabis industry.
Cannabis stocks plunge after DeSantis, Griffin win Florida fight against weed legalization
Amendment 3 – which would have legalized the recreational use of marijuana in the state's constitution – failed to receive the 60% support needed to pass under Florida law.
Cannabis stocks crater as Florida fails to garner needed votes for adult use
North Dakota and South Dakota also failed in their efforts to legalize cannabis for recreational use, while a medical measure passed in Nebraska.