About This Statistic. This statistic shows the dollar sales of ice cream in the United States in 2017, by type. The sales of ice cream amounted to approximately 6.6 billion U.S. dollars in the 52 weeks ending May 27, 2017.
DEFINITION of 'Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF)'. An ETF, or exchange traded fund, is a marketable security that tracks an index, a commodity, bonds, or a basket of assets like an index fund. Unlike mutual funds, an ETF trades like a common stock on a stock exchange. ETFs experience price changes throughout the day as they are bought and sold.
Exchange traded funds. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) are perfect for investors who want the diversification of a mutual fund and the liquidity and purchasing power of a stock. Invest in a basket of securities available in virtually every asset class. Buy or sell on the stock exchange at any point in the day.