Canadian medical marijuana growers dominated the leaderboard, fueled by massive capital infusions and international expansion. The 3 Best Marijuana Stocks of 2017 - Yahoo Finance

: Major Canadian growers saw gains exceeding 150% to 300% over the year. Top-Performing Stocks of 2017

: North American legal sales were predicted to hit $9.7 billion in 2017, a 33% increase over 2016.

In 2017, the marijuana stock market was defined by a massive "green rush," primarily driven by Canadian companies preparing for full recreational legalization. While the U.S. market was larger in terms of total sales, federal prohibition kept most U.S.-based stocks speculative or limited to secondary exchanges.

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