For investors seeking momentum, Roundhill Cannabis ETF (WEED) is probably on the radar now. The fund just hit a 52-week high and is up 226.5% from its 52-week low price of $8.79 per share.  But are there more gains in store for this ETF? Let’s take a quick look at the fund and its near-term outlook to get a better sense of where it might head.WEED in FocusThe Roundhill Cannabis ETF is designed to offer investors exposure to the cannabis sector (See: all marijuana ETFs here).What Led to the Rise?Cannabis sto ...

Of course, nothing is official until pen is put to paper. However, industry analysts feel certain it will happen. Trump rescheduling marijuana was not an if, in our assessment, but a when,†Ed Groshans of investment firm Compass Point said. Cannabis stocks soared on Friday following news that U.S. president Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as Monday that would ultimately ease federal restrictions on marijuana. The order would essentially reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I subst ...

The Roundhill Cannabis ETF ( WEED ), which only appeared on the scene in 2022, is designed to give investors focused access to companies involved in the cannabis and hemp industry. And while it is, strictlyI focus on producing objective, data-driven research, mostly about small- to mid-cap companies, as these tend to be overlooked by many investors. From time to time, though, I also look at large-cap names, just to give a fuller sense of the broader equity markets.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have no stock, op ...

Market Performance - The S&P 500 increased by 6.4%, the Dow Jones rose by 4.2%, the Nasdaq advanced by 9.9%, and the Russell 2000 gained 10.9% in Q3 2025, with small caps receiving particular attention [1] - The Russell 2000 surged approximately 7% in August, marking its fourth consecutive monthly gain and the strongest streak in over four years [1] Economic Indicators - The U.S. economy grew at a robust 3.8% pace in Q2 2025, driven by stronger consumer spending, which was an upward revision from the previously reported 3.3% growth [2][3] - The U.S. added 22,000 jobs in August 2025, which was lower than the revised 79,000 in July and below market forecasts of 75,000 [4] - The annual inflation rate in the U.S. rose to 2.9% in August 2025, the highest since January, after remaining at 2.7% in June and July [4] Federal Reserve Actions - The Federal Reserve implemented its first rate cut of 2025 in September, with a high probability of a further 25-basis point cut in the upcoming October meeting [5] Trade and Tariff Developments - President Trump announced new tariffs ranging from 30% to 100% on various imported goods, effective October 1, 2025, with exemptions for certain drug manufacturers [6] Sector Highlights - The AI sector remains strong, with notable deals from NVIDIA involving Intel, Open AI, and Alibaba, although concerns about the pace of AI payoffs persist [7] - Bitcoin mining ETFs saw significant gains, with CoinShares Bitcoin Mining ETF up 116.4% and Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF up 69.3%, driven by increased institutional adoption [9] - Cannabis ETFs also performed well, with Roundhill Cannabis ETF up 91.8% and AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF up 84.5%, following hints from President Trump about potential reclassification of marijuana [10] - Rare earth sector saw VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF increase by 67.6%, with Lithium Americas Inc. shares jumping about 90% after government investment announcements [11] - Ethereum prices surged by 57% in Q3 2025, with Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF up 60.9% and Bitwise Ethereum ETF up 60.8%, driven by strong institutional demand [12]