Options Listed for MSOS, the First-Ever US Cannabis ETF
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) Joins Sister Fund YOLO with Listed Options
BETHESDA, MD — November 23, 2020 — AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), today announced that AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (Ticker: MSOS) options are now listed for trading.
The actively managed MSOS became the first U.S.-listed active ETF to deliver exposure dedicated solely to American cannabis companies, including multi-state operators (MSOs). MSOs are U.S. companies directly involved in the legal production and distribution of cannabis in states where approved. This ETF with its apt ticker seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing entirely in legal, domestic cannabis equity securities. Its domestic equity strategy allows MSOS to allocate its underlying portfolio among MSO companies as well as other U.S.-based cannabis-focused areas such a REITs, cannabidiol (CBD), pharmaceutical and hydroponics.
MSOS is the sister fund to the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO), which employs a global cannabis investment approach. When YOLO launched in 2019, it became the first U.S.-listed active ETF dedicated to cannabis exposure – investing in both domestic and foreign cannabis equity securities. YOLO is the top performing cannabis ETF, for one year and since its inception.
Total Return % through 11/20/2020
| Ticker | Name | 3 Month | YTD | 1 Year | Inception |
| YOLO | AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Market) | 16.57 | 22.36 | 19.52 | -26.49 |
| YOLO | AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (NAV) | 16.92 | 22.11 | 19.38 | -26.67 |
| – | N. American Marijuana Index | 17.08 | 8.09 | 6.53 | -35.04 |
| – | S&P 500 | 5.52 | 11.95 | 16.60 | 15.84 |
Inception: 4/17/2019
Source: Morningstar, Time periods greater than 1 year are annualized.
Cannabis ETFs are U.S. listed ETFs who hold themselves out to be cannabis focused or have 80% of the holdings in cannabis or cannabis related companies. For 1-year this represents 6 ETFs, and since inception represents 2 ETFs.
Performance data quoted represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than original cost. For month-end and standardized performance go to www.advisorshares.com/etfs/yolo.
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The Fund is subject to a number of risks that may affect the value of its shares. This section provides additional information about the Fund’s principal risks. The degree to which a risk applies to the Fund varies according to its investment allocation. Each investor should review the complete description of the principal risks before investing in the Fund. As with investing in other securities whose prices increase and decrease in market value, you may lose money by investing in the Fund.
Cannabis-Related Company Risk. Cannabis-related companies are subject to various laws and regulations that may differ at the state/local and federal level. These laws and regulations may (i) significantly affect a cannabis-related company’s ability to secure financing, (ii) impact the market for marijuana industry sales and services, and (iii) set limitations on marijuana use, production, transportation, and storage. Cannabis-related companies may also be required to secure permits and authorizations from government agencies to cultivate or research marijuana. In addition, cannabis-related companies are subject to the risks associated with the greater agricultural industry, including changes to or trends that affect commodity prices, labor costs, weather conditions, and laws and regulations related to environmental protection, health and safety. Cannabis-related companies may also be subject to risks associated with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. These risks include increased government regulation, the use and enforcement of intellectual property rights and patents, technological change and obsolescence, product liability lawsuits, and the risk that research and development may not necessarily lead to commercially successful products.
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