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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02/08/2012 05:41 AM
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1 Reason the Dow Is Hitting Multiyear HighsDailyFinanceThe index, comprised of 30 blue-chip stocks, closed at 12878 for the day, eclipsing the high water mark set in May 2008. So what's the fuel that pushing the index higher? Greece. Though the debate about Greek debt seems stuck in a Mobius strip of ...and more » |
02/08/2012 03:27 AM
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Stockpickers ride again as investors hunt valueFinancial TimesSuch blue-chip stocks that also pay solid dividends are highly attractive in a world where the US 10-year Treasury yield remains below 2 per cent, evidence that the bond market and the Federal Reserve remain cognisant that macro risk events still loom ...and more » |
02/07/2012 07:23 PM
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Global Markets Overview - 02/07/2012NASDAQIn Hong Kong, most of the blue chip stocks were higher, with those up more than 2% including Wharf (Holdings) and HSBC. Investors in Tokyo took the opportunity to buy into stocks that were heavily sold off on poor earnings, particularly exporters, ...and more » |
02/07/2012 03:13 PM
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Greece's Dithering Is Hurting EveryoneThe Atlantic WireHere's who's been impacted: The US As The Wall Street Journal reports, though Greek leaders did agree to cut 15000 public-sector jobs by the end of the year, the meeting's postponement until Tuesday rattled leading blue chip stocks in the US "Seven of ...and more » |
02/06/2012 10:58 PM
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02/06/2012 09:10 PM
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