Introduction

Canada is plagued by an illicit market and oversupply while in the U.S. the allure has dimmed amid regulatory hurdles and a lack of timeline for federal legalization. In response, the largest cannabis companies in both countries are ramping up investments in Germany, the largest medical cannabis market in Europe, after the country decriminalized cannabis possession and small-scale home cultivation in April, making it easier for doctors to prescribe it. With only a few local companies licensed to grow marijuana, however, U.S. and Canadian MSOs and LPs are looking to capture a slice of the market by providing capital and exporting products to Germany. Below is how that burgeoning opportunity translates into the stock prices of the largest participants.

Below are how the 5 constituents in the Canadian Cannabis LP Portfolio performed this week, in descending order, MTD and YTD.

The munKNEE Canadian Cannabis LP Portfolio

1. Aurora Cannabis (ACB): up 2.6% this week; up 27.7% MTD; up 19.9% YTD
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2. Canopy Growth (CGC): up 2.4% this week; up 13.2% MTD; up 42.9% YTD
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3. Tilray Brands (TLRY): up 2.2% this week; up 10.2% MTD; down 20.0% YTD
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4. Cronos Group (CRON): up 1.7% this week; up 3.9% MTD; up 15.8% YTD
5. Organigram (OGI): down 1.2% this week; up 5.8% MTD; up 24.4% YTD
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Below are how the 7 constituents in the American Cannabis MSO Portfolio performed this week, in descending order, MTD and YTD.

The munKNEE American Cannabis MSO Portfolio

1. TerrAscend (TSNDF): up 13.3% this week; up 6.7% MTD; down 11.0% YTD
2. Ayr Wellness (AYRWF): up 4.9% this week; up 11.0% MTD; up 19.4% YTD
3. Verano (VRNOF): up 3.9% this week; up 8.2% MTD; down 10.8% YTD
4. Green Thumb (GTBIF): up 0.8% this week; down 1.8% MTD; down 1.4% YTD
5. Cresco Labs (CRLBF): down 2.4% this week; up 1.3% MTD; up 18.5% YTD
6. Curaleaf (CURLF): down 3.0% this week; up 4.7% MTD; down 2.9% YTD
7. Trulieve Cannabis (TCNNF): down 3.0% this week; up 8.5% MTD; up 92.5% YTD

On average, the MSO Portfolio was up 0.1% this week, is up 3.2% MTD and is now up 15.4% YTD. 

Summary

• On average, the 12 largest cannabis company stocks were up 0.8% this week, are up 6.9% MTD and are now up 17.5% YTD.

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