Cannabis Investing for Beginners

Cannabis Investing for Beginners - this was supposed to be our 4/20 episode but we got waylaid by a week, still we're going through all things marijuana-related for investors to consider.   We start with the 420 origin story, which honestly sounds a...

Episode 7 of the ARIES Foundation Think WIth A Drink podcast, hosted by Tom Alessi, titled "Cannabis Investing for Beginners" was published on June 8, 2025 and runs 40 minutes.

June 8, 2025 ·40m · ARIES Foundation Think WIth A Drink

Summary

Cannabis Investing for Beginners - this was supposed to be our 4/20 episode but we got waylaid by a week, still we're going through all things marijuana-related for investors to consider. We start with the 420 origin story, which honestly sounds a little like Goonies meets Fast Times at Ridgemont High.Medical Use vs Recreational UseCBD vs THCTypes of industries to invest in:Growers & Retailers Biotech companies Ancillary Companies to the industryWe'll walk you through all of the different risks to consider when investing in the cannabis world and point you in the direction of a couple of different types of investments; stocks, ETFs. Last a word of caution so your money won't go "Up In Smoke" (yes, a pun at the Cheech & Chong movie.The beer for this episode is from Jack's Abby Brewery in Framingham, MA. It is one of the staples in their beer hall Blood Orange Wheat a thoroughly crushable lager during the hots Spring & Summer months. Enjoy!

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