There is a risk to everything in this life. In 2001 I put money into Hilton Group shares just before the bottom fell out of the travel and hotel industry. The shares did nothing for about 18 months. They then increased in value during the next 3 years by a total of 160%, paid a dividend each year equivalent to a good building society rate and now are giving me a special dividend for the sale back to Hilton US. This alone will cover both our summer holiday and Xmas this year. And I still have the shares although they are now called Ladbrokes. I suspect that the shares in Eurotunnel will improve, because the French Government will make it work, so even if the discount is removed you still stand a chance to make a profit. You may also want to note that the shares have risen 62% in the last 12 months so if you had bought a year ago, you would be well ahead by now. The discount is also valid for 3 trips per year so in one year you could nearly have paid them off just through the discount. Looking at the shareholder breakdown 62% of the shares are held by private individuals in France compared with only 5% of UK individuals, which is why I suspect the French will ensure its survival. As I said there is always a risk with everything in life.
I also admit to being anti-Tesco because I saw what they did overseas. Their policy was to enter an area, usually where local stores had been for years, undercut everybody by selling at a loss until they had a monopoly, and then increase prices drastically. They also buy land to stop rivals moving in. They studied the practices of Walmart in the States and copied. You may wish to also have a look at Inverness where Tesco do now have a monopoly, and the locals are complaining against the lack of choice. In addition, Tesco, like others, I may add, tend to price certain things such as fuel, according to 'local' price structures. This means if no one is selling cheaper they jack up the price. Yes, they offer employment if you like to stack shelves for the minimum wage. If this is what you want in your own area, then so be it. Me, I like choice and i also like to support local suppliers if I can. Maybe slightly more expensive but at least I know the fruit and vegetables haven't been deep frozen for several months.