Definition: Blue Chip Stocks
Blue chip companies often making up the constituents of the leading stockmarket indexes - Companies that are regarded as less risky, well-established and believed to be financially sound whilst being well managed and delivering dividends in all economic climates are referred to as blue chip stocks.
Typically blue chip stocks may have a high price, lower volatility and probably a lower yield than more aggressive, riskier investments. Blue chip companies and stocks are usually regarded, in normal economic climates as safer investments.
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Wall Street bounces back as global shares recoverNational Business ReviewBlue-chip stocks on Wall Street are headed toward their first increase in seven sessions, shrugging off a steep decline in Facebook's newly public stock. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.9%, or 97 points, to 12467 in afternoon trading.and more » |
05/21/2012 07:59 PM
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My Favorite Market Indicator Is Flashing "BUY"StreetAuthorityThese are a list of blue chip stocks, though even deeper values lie among many mid-, small- and micro-cap stocks right now. Every one of these stocks has traded lower in the recent market slump, and in each instance, represents clear value, ...and more » |
05/21/2012 05:39 PM
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05/21/2012 12:02 PM
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Stockmarket opens higherThe AustralianOn Friday in the US, blue chip stocks extended a streak of declines the likes of which hasn't been seen in almost 40 years, amid concerns about the eurozone and Facebook's lacklustre debut. The Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its 12th loss in 13 ...and more » |
05/21/2012 01:41 AM
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Brokerage industry is ripe for consolidationIndian ExpressAs of now, I think it is a good time to invest for 3-5 year time horizon and investors should invest into blue chip stocks with a staggerred approach. I don't think the markets will fall much from here however the returns in the long run would be good.and more » |
05/20/2012 06:33 PM
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How retail investors can beat the market downtrendEconomic TimesTherefore, to take the advantage of volatility and low levels it is highly recommended that retail investors do a SIP for the next 12 months, particularly in blue chip stocks or in index-based mutual fund schemes," Sachin Shah, Fund Manager, ...and more » |
05/19/2012 06:38 AM
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