The classic ice cream segment contributed approximately 80% in global retail ice cream industry in 2012, whereas Nestle and Unilever, the two largest players captured one-third of the total market. New product development and innovation plays an important role as a growth driver for industry.
In this example, most investors would expect one share of the ETF to trade at $2 per share (the equivalent worth of Security X and Security Y). While this is a reasonable expectation, it is not always the case. It is possible for the ETF to trade at $2.02 per share or $1.98 per share or some other value.
Imagine if you had backed up the truck and bought shares in SPDR S&P 500 Trust ETF at the low of $68.92 and held them until today. On Oct. 6, 2014, the SPDR S&P 5000 Trust ETF is selling for $196.30. Thatâs a 184 percent return. And thatâs why cash is king.