Why GW Pharmaceuticals Could Be a Gold Mine for Growth Investors

You've probably heard of the great California gold rush of the mid-19th century. Today, many are flocking to what has been called the "green rush" -- a major wave of money flowing into the marijuana industry. But while many marijuana stocks have taken off, many of them are also extremely volatile and risky.

GW Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: GWPH) isn't without risk and volatility. However, the biotech specializing in development of cannabinoid drugs has been a huge winner over the past five years, with its stock soaring more than 1,100%. Here are three reasons why GW Pharmaceuticals could still be a gold mine for growth investors wanting to take part in the "green rush."

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