AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (AMEX: MSOS) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $5.16 (about ₹495 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.81% and holds 28 securities. Indian residents can buy MSOS through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$5.06
Today's high
$5.22
52 week low
$2.96
52 week high
$7.25
MSOS opened at $5.19, closed previously at $5.18, and has traded between $2.96 and $7.25 over the past 52 weeks.
About
MSOS is the groundbreaking actively managed ETF, listed in the U.S., providing focused exposure exclusively to American cannabis companies, including multi-state operators. The fund's portfolio strategically allocates capital across a wide array of U.S.-based cannabis-related businesses. Offering seamless access, MSOS trades on the NYSE Arca, enabling investors to gain exposure to numerous U.S. cannabis securities through a single, convenient trade. Directly investing in individual U.S. cannabis firms often necessitates sourcing them on smaller, foreign exchanges. The ETF benefits from a portfolio manager with profound capital markets experience and established expertise in navigating highly-regulated equity sectors, notably cannabis. All MSOS assets are securely held by BNY Mellon, one of the largest U.S. custodial banks.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.81%
Assets (AUM)
$1.0B
Holdings
28
NAV
$5.17
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+20.56%
5-year price change
-84.22%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
MSOS holds 28 securities in total. These 10 are 91.8% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy MSOS from India
Indian residents can buy MSOS units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search MSOS and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, MSOS, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in MSOS from India
Trading and taxes when buying MSOS from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the MSOS price today?
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF (MSOS) last traded at $5.16 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹495 a unit at the 25 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does MSOS trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is MSOS, and what does it cost to hold?
AdvisorShares Pure US Cannabis ETF manages about $1.0B. Its expense ratio is 0.81% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2020.
What are MSOS's largest holdings?
The top three are TRULIEVE CANNABIS CORP (19.8%), CURALEAF HOLDINGS INC (18.7%) and DERIVATIVES COLLATERAL NOMURA (16.1%). MSOS's 10 largest positions make up 91.8% of the fund.
How are gains on MSOS taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of MSOS?
Yes. You can buy MSOS by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has MSOS performed?
MSOS' price is up 20.6% over the past year and down 84.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.