7 s to watch

Considering investing in s? While the best s depend on your portfolio and investment goals, we've identified some s that are worth keeping an eye on in the sector. Keep reading to learn more about s and how to start investing.

7 popular s to watch

We round up a selection of stocks in or related to the industry, weighting the list more heavily towards popular mid- and large-cap stocks.

Best stock	1-year return	Market cap	Exchange	Volume	Buy on Questrade
Cronos Group (CRON.TO)	31.25% Cronos Group's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 10, 2025.	$1.7 billion (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	50,177	Buy now
OrganiGram (OGI.TO)	-48.50% OrganiGram's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 10, 2025.	$197.5 million (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	22,075	Buy now
Canopy Growth (WEED.TO)	-48.70% Canopy Growth's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 9, 2025.	$543.7 million (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	785,188	Buy now
Tilray (TLRY.TO)	110.46% Tilray's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 10, 2025.	$743.3 million (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	1,172,639	Buy now
Curaleaf (CURA.TO)	4.89% Curaleaf's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 10, 2025.	$3.5 billion (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	195,975	Buy now
Aurora Cannabis (ACB.TO)	-13.36% Aurora Cannabis's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 10, 2025.	$400.1 million (CAD)	Toronto Stock Exchange	336,586	Buy now
Village Farms International (VFF.US)	-19.03% Village Farms International's 1-year return based on the closing price as of October 10, 2025.	$332.6 million (USD)	NASDAQ	536,015	Buy now

The values in this table are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026, or the most recent data available. Volume refers to the number of shares traded during the day.

What to look for when investing in

The industry is affected by a range of complex factors such as trade policies, regulations, and fluctuating supply and demand. So when considering s to buy, it's important that you have access to vital information about a company's financial health, leadership team, and market positioning.

Also keep in mind that, while volatility can be ideal for day traders, long-term investors will want to look for stocks to offer steadier gains over time.

How to invest in

1. Research the industry. Before investing, learn about the sector, its trends and the companies within it. Look at each company's financial health, potential for growth and past performance to identify stocks that fit your investment goals.
2. Choose a stock trading platform. Compare trading fees, access to trading tools and user interface options. We've identified reliable trading platforms to help narrow down your options below or check out the best stock trading apps in Canada to find one that suits your needs.
3. Open and fund your account. Sign up with your personal details and link a bank account or funding method to deposit money before you start trading.
4. Select the (s) to buy. Search by company name or ticker symbol, like . Compare key metrics such as market cap, price history and earnings per share to pick the best stock for your strategy.
5. Buy the stock and monitor performance. Place your order to buy the stock and track its performance over time. Consider setting alerts, signing up for industry newsletters or using platform research tools to stay up to date on market changes.

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Are s a good investment?

While it's possible to turn a profit investing in s, keep in mind that—like any investment—s are not immune to risk. These stocks are subject to fluctuating conditions both in the market and in the industry, so carefully vet your picks before you invest.

What are the best s?

A lot of factors go into picking the best s. Stock performance can be impacted by factors like market conditions, company decisions and global events. Plus, what may be a strong investment for one person might not be suitable for another.

That said, we rounded up this list of popular s in or related to the industry to help narrow down your options:

• Cronos Group (CRON)
• OrganiGram (OGI)
• Canopy Growth (WEED)
• Tilray (TLRY)
• Curaleaf (CURA)
• Aurora Cannabis (ACB)
• Village Farms International (VFF)

Keep in mind that this is not a "best" list or a recommendation. It highlights some s for informational purposes only and does not indicate past or future performance or investment advice. We do not guarantee any investment performance.

We've outlined detailed company and stock performance details for each below. Keep reading to decide if any of these companies are the right investment for you.

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Cronos Group (CRON)

Cronos Group Inc., a cannabinoid company, engages in the cultivation, production, distribution, and marketing of cannabis products in Canada, Israel, and internationally. It offers dried flowers, pre-rolls, oils, vaporizers, edibles, and tinctures under the Spinach, Lord Jones, Lit, and Peace Naturals brand names.

The company is headquartered in Stayner, Canada.

Closing stock price	C$4.62
Market Capitalization The total market value of Cronos Group's outstanding shares	C$1.7 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$77 million
Profit margin	39.08%
Revenue (TTM)	C$179.1 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$0.26
52-week stock price range	C$3.23 – C$4.99

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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OrganiGram (OGI)

Organigram Global Inc. engages in the production and sale of cannabis and cannabis-derived products in Canada. It offers medical cannabis products, including whole flower, milled flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, vapes, beverages, gummies, and concentrates; and adult use recreational cannabis under the SHRED, Big Bag O' Buds, Monjour, Trailblazer, SHRED'ems, Edison Cannabis Co., Boxhot, Edison JOLTS, Wola, Rizzlers, DEBUNK, Tremblant, and Laurentian brands.

The company also engages in the wholesale shipping of cannabis plant cuttings and dried flowers to other licensed producers.

Closing stock price	C$1.37
Market Capitalization The total market value of OrganiGram's outstanding shares	C$197.5 million
Gross profit (TTM)	C$113 million
Profit margin	28.02%
Revenue (TTM)	C$309.2 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	C$0.60
52-week stock price range	C$1.20 – C$3.09

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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Canopy Growth (WEED)

Canopy Growth Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis and cannabis-related products for medical and adult use in Canada, Germany, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Cannabis and Storz & Bickel.

It also provides vaporizers and accessories; dried flower and pre-rolled joints, oil, and vapes and beverages; extracts and concentrates, such as softgel capsules; and cannabis edibles, including gummies.

Closing stock price	C$1.18
Market Capitalization The total market value of Canopy Growth's outstanding shares	C$543.7 million
Gross profit (TTM)	C$83.7 million
Profit margin	-79.22%
Revenue (TTM)	C$293.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$0.62
52-week stock price range	C$1.17 – C$3.28

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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Tilray (TLRY)

Tilray Brands, Inc., a lifestyle consumer products company, engages in the research, cultivation, processing, and distribution of medical cannabis products in Canada, the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Beverage, Cannabis, Distribution, and Wellness.

It also offers medical and adult-use cannabis products; resells and distributes pharmaceutical and wellness products; and produces, markets, and sells beverage products, and hemp-based food products.

Closing stock price	C$5.03
Market Capitalization The total market value of Tilray's outstanding shares	C$743.3 million
Gross profit (TTM)	C$282.6 million
Profit margin	-17.05%
Revenue (TTM)	C$963.1 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$1.50
52-week stock price range	C$4.81 – C$25.90

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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Curaleaf (CURA)

Curaleaf Holdings, Inc. engages in the retail and wholesale of cannabis products in the United States and internationally. The company operates licensed cultivation; and pharma-grade cannabis processing and manufacturing facilities.

It also supplies cannabis on a wholesale basis to Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and various European countries, including Germany, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Sweden and Norway.

Closing stock price	C$13.31
Market Capitalization The total market value of Curaleaf's outstanding shares	C$3.5 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$649.6 million
Profit margin	-2.63%
Revenue (TTM)	C$1.3 billion
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$0.19
52-week stock price range	C$7.77 – C$20.93

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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Aurora Cannabis (ACB)

Aurora Cannabis Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production, distribution, and sale of cannabis products in Canada and internationally. The company offers pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products; and medical and consumer cannabis products.

It also provides harvested cannabis, trim, cannabis oils, capsules, edibles, vaporizers, dried and fresh cannabis, cannabis plants, cannabis seeds, edible cannabis, cannabis extracts, flowers, vapes / inhalable extracts, edibles / pastilles, concentrates, and cannabis topicals; and patient counseling and outreach services.

Closing stock price	C$6.42
Market Capitalization The total market value of Aurora Cannabis's outstanding shares	C$400.1 million
Gross profit (TTM)	C$138.7 million
Profit margin	-38.25%
Revenue (TTM)	C$314.1 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$0.84
52-week stock price range	C$3.59 – C$8.75

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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Village Farms International (VFF)

Village Farms International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces, markets, and distributes greenhouse grown tomatoes, bell peppers, and cucumbers in North America and Netherlands. It operates in five segments: Cannabis-Canada, Cannabis-U.S., Cannabis " Netherlands, Produce, and Clean Energy.

It produces and supplies cannabis products to other licensed providers and provincial governments in Canada and internationally; develops and sells cannabinoid-based health and wellness products, including ingestible, edibles, and topical applications; and produces power.

Closing stock price	$2.68
Market Capitalization The total market value of Village Farms International's outstanding shares	$332.6 million
Gross profit (TTM)	$102.1 million
Profit margin	9.85%
Revenue (TTM)	$230.6 million
Earnings per share (TTM)	$0.18
52-week stock price range	$1.81 – $4.99

All dollar amounts in this table are in USD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on October 8, 2026.

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Bottom line

If you're considering adding s to your portfolio, make sure you thoroughly look into any companies before investing to help mitigate risk. We've compiled a list of s to help narrow down your options. Then choose a legitimate stock trading platform to start investing. After that it comes down to monitoring the industry to know when to buy, sell or hold. How to buy stocks in Canada

Frequently asked questions about s

• What are s?

  s are shares of companies that either directly work in the sector or operate within related industries. Investors interested in buying s may be looking to take advantage of market trends or lock in investments for the long haul.

• What is the top to buy in 2026?

  Unfortunately, it's almost impossible to choose a single "top" to invest in due to factors like market fluctuations, company management and shifting economic trends. These can all change—sometimes overnight—how a stock performs. It's best to do your own research to decide which companies fit within your risk tolerance. Reviewing a company's financial reports and past stock performance can help you decide if it's worth investing in.

• Where can I find information and regular updates about the industry?

  You can keep track of the latest news and updates by signing up for financial newsletters, visiting financial news sites, reading company investor relations pages and using market research platforms. Many online brokerages also offer sector reports, stock screeners and alerts to help you track movements in your stock performance or updates in or related to the industry.

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