Investing in marijuana: A beginner’s guide to cannabis stocks and funds
Here are some key things to consider before investing in cannabis.
5 min read
May 18, 2022
About the author
Bankrate reporter Brian Baker covers investing and retirement. He has previous experience as an industry analyst at an investment firm. Baker is passionate about helping people make sense of complicated financial topics so that they can plan for their financial futures.
Expertise
Investing, behavioral finance, stock analysis and valuation
Experience
Brian is a financial analyst with prior experience in research at a valuation-based investment firm. He has also reported on regulatory issues surrounding mergers and acquisitions, antitrust and trade.
Education
Baker has a bachelor’s degree in finance from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University.
Brian's Latest Articles
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What is direct indexing and how does it work?
Once reserved mainly for institutions and the wealthy, here’s what to know about this potential tax-saving investment approach.
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Warren Buffett’s portfolio: Here are the stocks Berkshire Hathaway is buying or selling
Here are the latest changes to Berkshire Hathaway’s portfolio and Buffett’s top bets.
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What is fixed income investing? Consider these pros and cons
Fixed income investing can give you a consistent – aka fixed – stream of money. Here’s how.
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5 top mistakes to avoid during a market selloff
Steer clear of these common investing pitfalls when markets are falling.
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Micro-investing: What it is and how to get started
Curious about investing but only have a few dollars to spare? Learn how to get started with micro-investing.
3 min read May 10, 2022 -
Best ESG ETFs
These are some of the top ESG funds to consider if how your money is invested matters to you.
3 min read May 10, 2022 -
How to find a lost or forgotten 401(k)
Not sure where those old 401(k) accounts went? Here’s how to track down your lost funds.
3 min read May 04, 2022