Our investment strategy is to look for stocks that have big upside potential in powerful mega-trends that are changing our world. That often leads to smaller, lesser-known companies, so by default the majority of the stocks we follow will be either small- or mid-cap companies.

Many people believe these stocks inherently have more risk, but not only is that a very broad generalization, it is also completely untrue. At one point in time, all large companies were small caps that flourished and grew into today’s leaders.

It’s no secret I’m a big believer in the future of cannabis. In fact, I think 2020 could be the Year of Cannabis!

The odds of the U.S. legalization marijuana continue to increase heading into the next decade. Simply put, the American people want legalization. Polls show that two-thirds of adults support it. Politicians who continue to oppose legalization or just avoid the conversation altogether will struggle on election days. And let’s be honest… all politicians really care about is getting re-elected. When the majority of voters back legalization so strongly, politicians will be forced to follow.

Artificial intelligence (AI) may sound like something from a sci-fi movie, but it’s actually been around for decades. Progress so far is already amazing, and looking ahead to where AI will be in 10 years is almost unfathomable.

From the moment you wake up, your personal assistant will be there for you. Ask it to turn on the coffee maker, set the temperature for your shower, change the thermostat, give you a rundown of the weather and traffic, and check whether you need to get gas – or charge your electric vehicle – on the way to the office.