Blue Chip Stock
Definition
Shares of large, well-established, financially sound companies with a history of reliable performance. Examples include Apple, Microsoft, Johnson & Johnson, and Coca-Cola. Blue chips are considered safer but typically grow slower than small caps.
Related Terms
Dividend Aristocrat
An S&P 500 company that has increased its dividend payout for at least 25 consecutive years. As of 2026, there are about 65 Dividend Aristocrats, including Procter & Gamble, Coca-Cola, and Johnson & Johnson.
Large Cap
Companies with a market capitalization over $10 billion. Large-cap stocks (Apple, Microsoft, Amazon) tend to be more stable but grow slower than small caps. The S&P 500 is a large-cap index.
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