The Best Cannabis ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Cannabis ETFs.
Cannabis ETFs, or marijuana ETFs, are a type of exchange-traded fund that provide investors with exposure to companies in the cannabis industry. These companies can include those involved in the cultivation, production, distribution, and sale of marijuana, as well as companies that provide services or products to the industry, such as biotech firms developing cannabis-based medicines.
Cannabis ETFs typically invest in a diversified portfolio of companies involved in the cannabis industry. They may also invest in other securities, such as bonds and real estate investment trusts (REITs). Some examples of companies included in these ETFs are cannabis growers, dispensaries, biotech firms, and ancillary products companies like testing labs, hydroponics, and lighting companies.
- Number of ETFs
- 5
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.68%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.50%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 63.35%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 31 / 100
The Best Cannabis ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF | Cannabis | Jul 22, 2019 | 0.75% | -6.05% | — | 0.00% | 31 | ||||||||
| ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Cannabis | Dec 2, 2015 | 0.75% | -19.84% | — | 2.48% | 19 | ||||||||
| AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities, Cannabis | Sep 1, 2020 | 0.74% | -3.81% | — | 0.00% | 35 | ||||||||
| Roundhill Cannabis ETF | Cannabis | Apr 19, 2022 | 0.40% | -0.37% | — | 0.00% | 37 | ||||||||
| AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF | Cannabis | Apr 17, 2019 | 0.75% | -20.00% | — | 0.00% | 21 |
Best Cannabis ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Cannabis ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are WEED (37) and MSOS (35).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Cannabis ETF | 37 | 8.89M | Apr 2022 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | 35 | 1.01B | Sep 2020 | |
| Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF | 31 | 84.01M | Jul 2019 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF | 21 | 33.63M | Apr 2019 | |
| ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | 19 | 121.47M | Dec 2015 |
Best-Performing Cannabis ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Cannabis ETFs is YOLO (-32.59%).
Across the lineup, Cannabis ETFs show an average 1-year return of 63.35% and an average 5-year return of -34.13%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF | -32.59% | 33.63M | Apr 2019 | |
| Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF | -33.49% | 84.01M | Jul 2019 | |
| ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | -35.16% | 121.47M | Dec 2015 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | -35.27% | 1.01B | Sep 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Cannabis ETFs
The top Cannabis ETFs is WEED (0.40%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.68%, Cannabis ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill Cannabis ETF | 0.40% | 8.89M | Apr 2022 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | 0.74% | 1.01B | Sep 2020 | |
| ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | 0.75% | 121.47M | Dec 2015 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF | 0.75% | 33.63M | Apr 2019 | |
| Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF | 0.75% | 84.01M | Jul 2019 |
Highest-Yield Cannabis ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETFMG Alternative Harvest ETF | 2.48% | 121.47M | Dec 2015 | |
| Roundhill Cannabis ETF | 0.00% | 8.89M | Apr 2022 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF | 0.00% | 33.63M | Apr 2019 | |
| AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF | 0.00% | 1.01B | Sep 2020 | |
| Amplify Seymour Cannabis ETF | 0.00% | 84.01M | Jul 2019 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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