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Summary Recreational and medical legalization across the United States has granted opportunities that surpass marijuana’s obvious benefits. From career opportunities like growers and marijuana accessory sales, to scientific research and advancement, our citizenship can help us rake in some cash from where we sit. In 2014, companies rose 150% to follow its short climb to 50% in […]

Recreational and medical legalization across the United States has granted opportunities that surpass marijuana’s obvious benefits. From career opportunities like growers and marijuana accessory sales, to scientific research and advancement, our citizenship can help us rake in some cash from where we sit.

In 2014, marijuana companies rose 150% to follow its short climb to 50% in 2013, and with more than 20 states having approved medicinal marijuana alone, we can assume that investment is only going to grow more promising over time.

Here are the 12 cannabis stocks to watch in 2014. All of the following stocks are publicly traded and worth over $50 million.

AVT Inc.

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AVT Inc. is a company that makes vending machines, based in Corona, California. Over the course of 10 years, it has been a successful and growing business, touching a wide range of verticals such as food, beauty and fashion. As they have perfected the vending business, cannabis-related vending is a great venue for success. Look at the likes of Zazzz and their success. AVT Inc. has a market cap of $119 million.

Stock Code: AVTC

Advanced Cannabis Solutions

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Advanced Cannabis Solutions of Colorado Springs, Colorado is not only headquartered in a legal marijuana marketplace, they have also been approved a major line of credit. This company builds and equips facilities to be rented to cannabis growers: an essential in the cannabis market. Advanced Cannabis Solutions does file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which means there is reliable information available about their offerings and shareholder agreements.

Stock Code: CANN

Cannabis Science

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Cannabis Science Inc. is based in Colorado, and lobbies hard for the decriminalization of cannabis research. The team lead of Cannabis Science Inc. works closely with the U.S. House of Representatives’ Cannabis Caucus to push the Executive Order to the President himself. As we know, without the decriminalization of marijuana research, scientists and physicians are restricted from implementing patient-driven research. The company currently performs valuable research, however, they want this to be expanded upon by the entire country. Cannabis Science Inc. does file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which means there is reliable information available about their offerings and shareholder agreements.

Stock Code: CBIS

CannaVest

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CannaVest has a strong focus on hemp-based products. The company is in the business of hemp and hemp-derived Cannabidiol (CBD), offering marketing, development, producing and selling. With the amazing advancements and obvious possibilities of applying hemp to our everyday lives, as well as the nutritional supplements acquired from hemp and CBD, I expect their presence to be strong in wellness, health and more. CannaVest does file with the SEC.

Stock Code: CANV

Fusion Pharm

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FusionPharm, Inc. provides specialty equipment, financing and consulting for the marijuana market. Pictured above, is just one of their products called PharmPods. They help cultivation professionals produce cannabis seamlessly, in a compact and efficient environment. They provide supporting products primarily to the medical cannabis industry. FusionPharm, Inc. does not file with the SEC, but this does not discredit the company in any way. Keep in mind, this solely implies there may be fraudulent information out there on this company and to be weary of false information regarding their offerings.

Stock Code: FSPM

GW Pharma

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GW Pharmaceuticals is a United Kingdom-based company, focused on research, development and commercialization of cannabinoid medications. These medications will be prescribed for the treatment of neuropathic pain, cancer pain, and Multiple Sclerosis symptoms. They are mostly known for their development of and success with Sativex, which treats all pain and symptoms I previously listed. GW Pharmaceuticals includes Sativex Commercial, Sativex Research and Development and Pipeline Research and Development. They hold one of the largest market caps at $930 million.

Stock Code: GWPRF

Hemp Inc.

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Hemp, Inc. of Las Vegas, Nevada supplies services, products and information for those focused on the medical marijuana industry. They do not cultivate or market medical marijuana, however, they did partner with Hemp.com in 2012. The company’s goal is to produce move nutraceutical products. Currently, they have hemp and blue-green algae protein products designed to improve concentration, energy and awareness, joint flexibility and overall wellness in men and women. With the increasing promise of legalization of medical marijuana cultivation across the country, investment is widely encouraged. Hemp, Inc. does not file with the SEC, but this does not discredit the company in any way. Keep in mind, this solely implies there may be fraudulent information out there on this company and to be weary of false information regarding their offerings.

Stock Code: HEMP

mCig

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mCig Inc. of Bellevue, Washington is an e-cigarette maker. A product our generation is all too familiar with. Whether you are kicking a nicotine habit or you appreciate a good vape pen, you probably have one in your back pocket. mCig Inc. has positioned itself at the intersection of two major trends, nicotine smokers quitting and marijuana smokers being increasingly confident with openness. It is not FDA approved, per The Family Smoking Prevention Bill (HR 1256), as any tobacco product cannot designate itself as FDA approved, but I can safely speculate that that is not what most people use their mCig for. mCig Inc. does file with the SEC.

Stock Code: MCIG

Medbox

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Medbox, Inc. of Hollywood, California, engineers self-service, identity-verifying medicine dispensers. Currently, their position in the U.S. is behind dispensary counters, where the employees only have access to them. This is to increase the security that had been lacking when medical marijuana was first legalized in specific states. The company also wholly owns the subsidiary Vaporfection International, Inc., which relates to Vapor Glass™ technology and Vapor Sense™ technology. Both cutting edge technologies to improve vaporization of marijuana, and investing in Medbox, Inc., shows two streams of promise. Medbox, Inc. does not file with the SEC.

Stock Code: MDBX

Medical Marijuana, Inc.

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Medical Marijuana, Inc. strives to act as the tax collection and payment alternative for medical marijuana dispensaries. In order to increase simplicity and safety in dispensaries holding excessive amounts of cash, they will offer a stored value card to be used at dispensaries. Medical Marijuana, Inc. recently has a lawsuit filed against it and the company does not file with the SEC. Those two factors suggest potential fraud.

Stock Code: MJNA

Nuvilex

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Nuvilex, Inc. of Colorado, is an international biotechnology company, spearheading clinical-stage studies to develop cancer treatments. They use live-cell encapsulation technology, known as Cell-in-a-Box(R). This technology helps scientists develop better methods to identify, quantify, and separate specific cannabis cells. Cell-in-a-Box(R) paired with cannabinoids may be able to be used to treat deadly diseases like brain and pancreatic cancers. Nuvilex, Inc. provides important research that can supply researchers across America with tools suitable to achieving breakthrough discoveries.

Stock Code: NVLX

Terra Tech

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Terra Tech Corp., has creative solutions for the cultivation of indoor agriculture. Head by horticulturists, engineers and scientists, their products are utilized by local urban farmers, green house growers and horticulturists. The company’s products can be found through specialty retailers in the US. For clients who may not need a location and fool-proof growing situation that a PharmPod provides, Terra Tech Corp., allows heavy customization that can be appreciated by those who are completely hands-on.

Stock Code: TRTC

Vape Holdings, Inc.

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Vape Holdings, Inc. of Woodland Hills, California is lead by Joe Andreae. He’s an industry veteran and has been involved in alternative medicine for most of his life. The company strives to deliver results and long term value with their premier brand, HIVE Ceramics. This medical and food grade ceramic even offers domeless elements (nails), perfect for smooth and clean dabbing.

Stock Code: VAPE

As all companies listed above are trade over the counter, there is high risk, but the potential growth is well worth it if you do your research. Now, let’s see who makes the cut in 2014.

Sources: MarketWatch, MSN Money