New

ETF model portfolios designed for real investor needs. Discover →

Advertisement
Advertisement
Moving Markets

Cannabis ETFs on a Roller Coaster Ride

Discover how cannabis ETFs like MSOS and MJ are weathering a tumultuous week amidst rumors of marijuana reclassification by the DEA, impacting the industry's landscape.

ETF Central
By ETF Central Team · May 6, 2024
Share
Cannabis ETFs on a Roller Coaster Ride

Keep up with what matters in ETFs

Get timely ETF insights, market trends, and top ideas straight to your inbox.

Your newsletter subscriptions with us are subject to ETF Central's Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.

The cannabis industry experienced a whirlwind week, marked by extreme volatility in cannabis funds. A prime example is the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

which witnessed a significant drop of 13.07% on Monday, followed by a rebound of 9.46% on Tuesday, to end the week with a gain of 10.29% over the week.

Resources

Get data on 14,000+ ETFs

Access Trackinsight's reliable and comprehensive data with 500M+ points on 14,000+ ETFs.

Try for free

The Catalyst Behind the Turbulence

Driving this volatile week is the buzz around the potential reclassification of marijuana by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). This speculation was fueled further when the Associated Press revealed that the DEA plans to categorize cannabis as a substance, posing a lesser danger.

Implications of the Reclassification

Though the proposal awaits scrutiny from the White House Office of Management and Budget, its implications are far-reaching. Reclassification would pave the way for many opportunities within the cannabis industry, without altering its legal status for recreational use.

Cannabis & Psychedelics Theme Shows Resilience

Considering these developments, the Cannabis & Psychedelics segment emerged as the standout, posting a gain of 10.04% over the week and clinching the title of the best-performing theme. Notably, both the AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF

and the Amplify Alternative Harvest ETF
MJ
-3.44%
mirrored this upward trend, recording impressive gains of 10.29% and 9.87% respectively.

Group Data

Funds Specific Data: MSOS, MJ, MJUS

Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
ETF U
Become a better investor with NYSE: The Home of ETFs
Visit the ETF U homepage
ETF Guides
Advertisement

Recent educational content

PRIV ETF

What’sTheFund

What's the Fund | State Street SPDR IG Public & Private Credit ETF (Ticker: PRIV)

Matthew Bartolini, Global Head of Research Strategists, at State Street Investment Management, joins Ethan Hertzfeld on the New York Stock Exchange Floor to discuss PRIV, the State Street SPDR IG Public & Private Credit ETF.

NYSE logo
By NYSE · April 28, 2026
Tidal ETF Industry KPIs

ETF Trends

ETF Industry KPIs April 27, 2026

The ETF Industry saw 23 New Launches, 1 Ticker Change and 4 closures last week.

Tidal
By Tidal · April 28, 2026
Investors Can Fight Healthcare Inflation with Newly Launched ETFs

Asset TV

The ETF Show - Investors Can Fight Healthcare Inflation with Newly Launched ETFs

Adam Schenck, Principal and Managing Director of Fund Services at Milliman joined The ETF Show to discuss Milliman's first ETFs designed to hedge against rising healthcare inflation.

Asset TV
By Asset TV · April 22, 2026
Tidal ETF Industry KPIs

ETF Trends

ETF Industry KPIs April 20, 2026

The ETF Industry saw 14 New Launches, 1 Ticker Change and 16 closures last week.

Tidal
By Tidal · April 22, 2026

Browse all educational columns

Advertisement
ETF INVESTOR TOOLS

Build and Analyze Your ETF Portfolio Like a Pro

Create your own ETF portfolio in minutes and instantly see allocations, exposures, performance, and risk. Visualize diversification across asset classes, regions, and sectors. Stress-test ideas, compare benchmarks, and refine your strategy with professional-grade analytics.

Portfolio Builder