Evolve Marijuana ETF
Now trading on the TSX.
TSX Ticker: SEED www.evolveetfs.com 1
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The Growing Medical Marijuana Industry The pain management drugs market accounted for over $58 billion in 2016, and is estimated to reach $77 billion by 2023. Marijuana is disrupting this industry.* From arthritis to inflammation to medical illness – an alternative to the opioid epidemic we are experiencing in North America and globally. The medical benefits of cannabis are many:
“There is conclusive or substantial evidence that cannabis [is] effective for the treatment of chronic pain in adults.” National Academies of Science (2017)
*Source: Allied Market Research 3
Global Medical Marijuana (MMJ) Market
market is expected to reach USD 28,070.0 million by 2024 at CAGR of 19.1% from 2018-2024.
The chronic pain segment held the major share of the global market in 2017, due to presence of chemical compounds in marijuana which aid in relieving pain.
The pharmaceutical industry held the maximum share of the market in 2017.
North America held the largest share of the global medical marijuana market in 2017. The CBD (cannabidiol) segment accounted for the largest share of the MMJ market.
Sativa type emerged as the largest segment in 2017 and is projected to maintain its dominance over the forecast period.
Source: Globenewswire 4
What’s in Store?
Source: Visual Capitalist 5
THC and CBD
Source: Visual Capitalist 6
Cost Per Gram of Cannabis
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Globalization Opportunities Legalized Medical Marijuana Goes Global Legalized (medical)
In the process of legalizing / exploring legalization (medical)
2014
2017
(5 countries)
(25 countries)
There is a rapid increase in the number of countries that have legalized cannabis for medical purposes
Source: Canopy Growth Corp MD&A
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Investment Process Overview Create a universe of stocks that have exposure to the cannabis sector. a) Business activities in the industry b) Screen for market cap c) Not domiciled in the US
Rank each stock based on its medium-term (3-6 month) price momentum, using proprietary scoring model. Build a portfolio of ~25 stocks. Weight each stock such that the portfolio has optimal momentum score. Each stock is assessed on its daily trading liquidity (volume) to ensure that it can be adequately traded within the context of the portfolio size. Each stock is reviewed from a fundamental perspective to ensure that no one holding can unduly influence the dynamics and performance of the portfolio. 9
Legalization Benefits for Canada Legalization could boost Canada’s economy in total by over $22 billion - the economic impact includes growers and distribution, tourism, taxes, paraphernalia, infused products, labs and security.
Source: Deloitte: Recreational Marijuana Insights and Opportunities 10
Cannabis in Canada
Initial orders of 10,000 kilograms from three western provinces have been increased to 17,000 kilograms
Source: ottawacitizen.com 11
U.S. State Profits From Cannabis Estimated sales in the past year in the US from cannabis, either medical or recreational. Note: Colorado, Oregon and Washington totals are recreational only.
Source: Forbes, 2018
Alaska
$39.5 million
Massachusetts
$106 million
California
$2.75 billion
Nevada
$102.7 million
Colorado
$1.56 billion
Oregon
$777.6 million
District of Columbia
$17.7 million
Washington
$1 billion
Maine
$83.4 million 12
Other Economic Benefits
Source: New Frontier Data, The Cannabis Industry Annual Report: 2017 Legal Marijuana Outlook
CASE STUDY: Colorado, USA 2014: Colorado legalized recreational cannabis sales 2015: Creates 18,000 full-time jobs in first year of legalization 2016: $1 billion in revenue; over $200 million in tax revenue created 2017: $1.5 billion in revenue; ~$240 million in tax revenue created Source: Marijuana Policy Group 13
Benefits of Investing in SEED 1. Active Management ▪ Avoid single stock risk through diversification ▪ Benefit from superior stock selection ▪ Become opportunistic on M&A activity within the marijuana industry
2. Global Exposure ▪ Potential globalization of the marijuana industry ▪ In 2017, the global cannabis market was worth US$7.7 billion ▪ By 2021, the global market is projected to hit over US$31 billion; a compounded annual growth rate of 60%
3. Privates
Source: Brightfield Group (Canada & International Cannabis Markets)
▪ May invest up to 10% in unlisted issuers. ▪ Benefit from pre-IPO and M&A activity 14
Top 10 Portfolio Holdings 1.
Ticker: ACB
6.
Ticker: L
2.
Ticker: SHOP
7.
Ticker: LIFE
3.
Ticker: CRON
8.
4.
Ticker: WEED
9.
Ticker: SMG
5.
Ticker: APH
10.
Ticker: STZ
As at November 30, 2018
Ticker: HEXO
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Evolve Marijuana ETF Evolve Marijuana ETF NUMBER OF HOLDINGS
CLASSES
MANAGER
23
SEED (UNHEDGED)
EVOLVE FUNDS GROUP INC.
MANAGEMENT FEE1
MANAGEMENT EXPENSE RATIO (MER)1,2
CURRENCY
0.75%
1.00%
CAD
GEOGRAPHIC ALLOCATION
INDUSTRY ALLOCATION Name
Name
Canada United States
As at November 30, 2018 1 Plus applicable sales tax 2 Includes fixed administration fee of 0.25%
Weight
89% 11%
Health Care Consumer Staples Consumer Discretionary Information Technology Cash Pooled Or Mutual Funds Materials
Weight 44% 16% 15% 9% 8% 4% 4%
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Who Should Consider SEED?
Investors who are: Interested in the marijuana industry
Seeking exposure to an actively managed portfolio of equity securities of issuers involved in the marijuana industry
Do not need a steady source of income from their investment
Willing to accept a high degree of risk
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