Abstract

Legalization of cannabis for medical and recreational use in a number of countries has led to the search for sources of capital for the further development of companies. This article analyzes the global cannabis securities market, as well as current trends in this market. The purpose of the study is to uncover the potential of IPOs as a tool for raising capital in the global cannabis market. The scientific novelty lies in the relatively recently legalized industry. As a result of the study, the peculiarities of the cannabis market were identified and the key players in the market and their consumers were identified. It also identified factors that contribute to the development or decline of the global cannabis stock market.