10 Most Profitable Industries in the World in 2020

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5. Household products

You wouldn’t think something as mundane as household products would be one of the most profitable industries in the world but the truth can often be surprising. In fact, this industry is home to some of the biggest companies in the world, which produce household items which you will be aware of, and includes companies such as Proctor & Gamble, allowing it to earn net profits of $36.9 billion and return on capital of 13.64%. The industry is tracked primarily by iShares STOXX Europe 600 Personal & Household Goods UCITS ETF (FRA: EXH7).

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