AdvisorShares Launches Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO)

Becomes first U.S.-listed actively managed ETF to deliver dedicated cannabis exposure

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Apr 16, 2019, 13:30 ET

BETHESDA, Md., April 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- AdvisorShares, a leading sponsor of actively managed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), announced today that the AdvisorShares Pure Cannabis ETF (Ticker: YOLO) will begin trading on Thursday, April 18, 2019. YOLO becomes the first U.S.-listed active ETF to deliver dedicated, fully-invested cannabis exposure.

YOLO seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in both domestic and foreign cannabis equity securities. This active ETF allocates across a universe of primarily U.S. and Canadian cannabis companies engaging in legal business which span different industries, including those specializing in consumer products. YOLO's portfolio management team carries deep experience in the capital markets and a well-established expertise of investing in highly-regulated areas of the markets including cannabis.

"We feel cannabis stands poised to become a market disruptor and long-term emerging growth opportunity, especially as societal, business and regulatory landscapes evolve," said Dan Ahrens, managing director of AdvisorShares and portfolio manager of YOLO. "We believe YOLO may provide a compelling case to investors seeking emerging growth and dedicated cannabis exposure for their portfolios."

Visit www.advisorshares.com/fund/yolo for more information. Mr. Ahrens is also portfolio manager of the AdvisorShares Vice ETF (Ticker: ACT).

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