Stocks

Blue Chip

Blue chip stocks are large, stable, well-established companies with strong track records. They typically pay dividends and have lower volatility. Examples include Apple, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola. The term comes from poker's highest-value chips.

Example

S&P 500 companies are often considered blue chip.

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