What are blue-chip stocks?
There are no guarantees in stock investing, but blue-chip stocks tend to be the most stable. Learn why (and more) in the MoneySense Glossary.
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Blue-chip stocks are those issued by high-quality, reliable, well-established companies, including household names selling everyday products and services. While no stock is risk-free, blue-chip stocks tend to be stable even under challenging economic conditions, and they pay relatively high dividends. Why the colour blue? “Blue chip” originally referred to high-priced stocks, and in the game of poker, blue chips are worth more than red and white ones.
Example: “To add resilience to his investment portfolio, Mark bought a few blue-chip stocks.”
Read more on blue-chip stocks:
- Canada’s Best Dividend Stocks
We’ve graded the largest, most liquid Canadian dividend stocks based on Yield, Stability and Value. To earn top marks, each company must demonstrate its ability to provide a steady flow of income to investors, at a reasonable price. - Top 100 dividend stocks
Use this ranking as a tool to help you identify the companies that offer the best investment potential now, based on yield, stability and value. - CDRs vs. US blue-chip stocks: Which makes more sense for Canadian investors?
- ADRs can be attractive, but here’s a case for CDRs for Canadians—plus a warning for tax time.
- What is a stock index?
A stock index, or stock market index, is a tool for tracking the markets. Find out how a stock index works and why Canadian investors care about it.
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