Is Mars a publicly traded company?

Mars is not a publicly traded company. It has been privately held by the Mars family since its founding by Franklin Mars in 1911. Mars is one of the country's largest private companies. According to Forbes, Mars produced the fourth-highest revenue among private companies in 2023, at $47 billion. When will Mars IPO? When will Mars IPO?

Can you buy Mars Candy stock?

The answer is no. They’re two of the largest chocolate producers in the world, however. But you can’t buy Mars stock because they’re a private company. Before I get into the alternatives to Mars candy stock, please remember that we are battling the coronavirus.

Can you buy Mars stock through an ETF?

An exchange-traded fund, or ETF, allows investors to buy many stocks or bonds at once. Unfortunately, Mars isn't a publicly traded company, so you can't get passive exposure to its stock through an ETF. However, you can invest in ETFs focused on food stocks to capitalize on the same trends driving Mars' growth.