4 Marijuana Stocks to Buy on 420 Day That Could Soar 20% or More This Year

None of the California students who originally connected 420 with cannabis use had a clue what they were starting. Today, 420 day -- April 20 -- is celebrated by many cannabis proponents. And they have more to celebrate this year than ever. New York, New Mexico, and Virginia recently passed legislation to legalize recreational marijuana, bringing the total number of states where pot is or will soon be legal to 17.

There are also more opportunities for investors to profit from the booming U.S. cannabis industry than ever before. In keeping with the 420 theme, here are four marijuana stocks to buy on 420 day that could realistically soar 20% or more this year.

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