5 Best Medical Marijuana Stocks on the Market Today

Medical marijuana has never been more popular. And neither have medical marijuana stocks. With 29 U.S. states plus the District of Columbia and a growing number of nations across the world now permitting legal use of cannabis for medical purposes, many investors are eager to pour money into the best companies in the industry.

There are quite a few alternatives available for investing in medical marijuana. Many of them are penny stocks of tiny companies that aren't great choices for most investors. Several, though, are stocks of relatively large companies with significant growth potential. Five of the very best medical marijuana stocks on the market today are Canopy Growth Corporation (NASDAQOTH: TWMJF), Aurora Cannabis (NASDAQOTH: ACBFF), MedReleaf (NASDAQOTH: MEDFF), Aphria (NASDAQOTH: APHQF), and Cronos Group (NASDAQOTH: PRMCF). Here's what makes these stocks stand out.

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