Investment Glossary

Blue Chip - Blue Chip stocks refer to the stocks of large, well-known, established companies that are typically thought to be 'safe' investments because of their low risk to change. A portfolio should try to keep a balance of blue chip stocks as well as some higher risk investments.

Some popular blue chip stocks include companies like Coca-Cola, McDonalds, Microsoft, and Wal-Mart.

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