A stock with solid value, good security, and a record of dividend payments or other desirable investment characteristics. Many times they have a record of consistent dividend payments, receive extensive media coverage and offer a host of other benefic ial investment attributes. On the downside, blue chip stocks tend to be quite expensive and often have little room for growth.

A valuable stock that has proven itself; i.e., has been around for many years. Examples are IBM, GE, BP, etc. The name derives from the chips used in poker in Monte Carlo, blue always being the most valuable.

Stock in a major company where it is felt that there is little likelihood of that company passing into liquidation. This doesn't necessarily mean there is no risk in buying such shares. Examples of Blue Chip Shares in Australia include: Telstra, Coles Myer, BHP, ANZ, AMP etc.

the general term given to a company that is regarded as traditional, and not technical. Blue chip companies are almost certainly large, profitable, conservatively managed, and well established. The term is originally American and refers to the highest valued poker chip.

Common stocks of well-known companies with records of profit growth and dividend payment, as well as quality management, products and services.

The stock of a well-known, usually very large company that has been in business for a long time.

A stock that is known to provide a safe and stable return; generally issued by companies that are expected to provide an uninterrupted stream of dividends and have good long term growth prospects.

a common stock of a company that is nationally known for being well established and has a long record of profit growth, dividend payments, and is recognized for quality management, products and services

a company with substantial financial strength and a long history of paying dividends

Shares in a well established company highly regarded in financial circles.

Stock of large, well-known companies.

Blue Chip companies are large, well established and conservatively managed. The term refers to the highest valued poker chip.

Blue chip stocks are the common stock of large, nationally recognized companies. Blue chip companies have a reputation for quality products and services.

A term referring to the shares of a leading company which is known for excellent management and a strong financial structure.

This is the equity of a very solid company financially. The Blue Chip company has a stable history of earnings and in some cases, paid out dividends for years regardless of the economic environment.

A generic term for shares of major companies with sound earnings and dividend records and above average share performance. In current parlance the description remains valid even when a long established blue chip company is suffering adversely. Blue chip stocks are also known as Income Stock.

The stock of an established, high quality company.

Usually a high priced scrip of a major corporation with a long, fairly stable record of earnings and dividend payments and with good expected future growth..

Shares of a large, well established, financially-sound company that has established steady revenues and dividend payments.

a name given to the stocks of major corporations, like IBM and General Motors. The name is derived from the most highly valued poker chip, the blue chip.

Active, leading, well-known common stocks with a long record of profit growth and dividend payment, and a reputation for quality management, products and services.

The common stock of a company with a long history of profitability and consistent dividend payments.

The issues of normally strong, well-established companies that have demonstrated their ability to pay dividends in uncertain markets.

A well known, public company that is thought to be in good financial shape and have sound fundamentals (profitability, earnings). An investment in a blue chip is regarded as a safe investment. Examples include DBS, UOB and OCBC.

The nickname for a nationally known, publicly traded company that typically has a long record of profit growth and dividend payment and a reputation for quality management, products and services.

A company known nationally for the quality and wide acceptance of its products or services, and for its ability to profit and pay dividends.

An active, leading, nationally known common stock with a record of continuous dividend payments and other strong investment qualities.

A term used for the stock of a large, well-known company.

The stock of a leading company which is known for superior management. Blue chip stocks are listed on the Dow Jones Industrial Average.

A stock that is from a well known, stable, prestigious company with a long and successful track record of profit growth and dividend sharing.

The common stock of a company with a reputation for quality products, services, and management, and a long history of earnings growth and dividend payments. Examples of blue chip companies include General Electric, International Business Machines, and DuPont.

Blue chip stocks are the common stock of large, well-regarded US companies. Blue chips, which take their name from the most valuable poker chips and in the UK are known as alpha stocks, have a reputation for quality products and services and a long-established record of earning profits and paying dividends regardless of the economic climate. Mutual funds that invest in blue chip stocks are known as blue chip funds.