| blue-chip stock | |
noun | |
| a common stock of a nationally known company whose value and dividends are reliable; typically have high price and low yield; "blue chips are usually safe investments" [syn: blue chip] |
Blue-Chip Stock
Stock of a well-established and financially sound company that has demonstrated its ability to pay dividends in both good and bad times.
Investopedia Commentary
These stocks are usually less risky than other stocks. The stock price of a blue chip usually closely follows the S&P 500.
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See also: DJIA, Large-Cap Stock, Mega Cap, NYSE, S&P 500, Stock