{"id":97408,"date":"2023-11-21T04:06:12","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T04:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/?p=97408"},"modified":"2024-12-02T04:47:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T04:47:28","slug":"what-are-blue-chip-stocks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/what-are-blue-chip-stocks\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Blue Chip Stocks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Blue chips are usually worth the most in classic poker sets with a stack of white, red, and blue tokens. That\u2019s why \u2018blue chip\u2019 has become a synonym for anything highly-rated, but stock investors commonly use it to describe shares in prominent, high-performing companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Finance professionals, regulators (e.g., ASIC) and exchanges (e.g., ASX) use the term, but it\u2019s not an official classification.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me show you how to identify ASX blue-chip stocks &#8211; and how to buy them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll cap off by explaining why these companies have such a strong record of stability in the financial markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Blue chips are not always foolproof or smart investments. Always follow professional financial advice (this is not it) and do your research before buying any stock.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Identify A Blue Chip Stock?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue-chip stocks are shares in established and financially stable companies that have a strong track record of consistent growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"791\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-find-blue-chip-asx-stocks-1024x791.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-find-blue-chip-asx-stocks-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-find-blue-chip-asx-stocks-300x232.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-find-blue-chip-asx-stocks-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/how-to-find-blue-chip-asx-stocks.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These companies typically have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>A large<\/strong> market capitalisation.<\/li><li><strong>High<\/strong> liquidity.<\/li><li><strong>A reputation<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/dividend-investing-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">paying consistent dividends<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>They&#8217;re also often found in major indices such as the ASX 200 (I&#8217;ll discuss the importance of this shortly).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as \u201cquality stocks\u201d, blue-chips represent some of the world\u2019s most recognised brands and lesser-known industry stalwarts who\u2019ve stood the test of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Stocks with the highest market capitalisation (large-cap) are likelier to be called <strong><em>blue chip<\/em><\/strong>, while mid and small-cap companies are likely to be called (you guessed it) small-caps and mid-caps.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to being large and high-value, blue-chip companies typically stand out for their:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Strong earnings<\/strong>, cash flow and cash reserves with modest debt.<\/li><li><strong>Attractive business model<\/strong> with a defensible competitive advantage.<\/li><li><strong>Consistent delivery<\/strong> of returns to shareholders.<\/li><li><strong>History of effective governance <\/strong>and strong leadership, especially during economic uncertainty.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-tesla-tsla-stocks-and-shares\/\">How To Buy Tesla [TSLA] Stocks<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Are The Top ASX Blue-Chip Shares?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to find international and Australian blue-chip stocks is by studying indices that track the top companies on major stock exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Companies in the ASX 20 index<\/strong>, representing the 20 largest equities traded in Australia, are all considered blue chips.<\/li><li><strong>Companies in the Dow Jones (DJIA) index<\/strong>, tracking 30 large, blue-chip companies listed on US stock exchanges.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But you can also browse the ASX-listed companies after sorting the list by market cap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The exact cutoff isn&#8217;t well defined, but the top ten ASX-listed companies are definitely considered blue chips, and as of December 2023 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:9px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Blue Chip Stock<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Description<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Market Cap ($B, 15th Dec 23)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Stock ($, 15th Dec 23)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>BHP Group Limited<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Largest miner in the world<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">244.57<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">48.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Commonwealth Bank of Australia <\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Australia&#8217;s largest bank<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">183.41<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">109.52<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>CSL<\/strong> <strong>Limited<\/strong> <\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Australian biotech leader<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">133.7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">276.76<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>National Australia Bank Limited<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">One of Australia&#8217;s &#8216;big four&#8217; banks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">93.52<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">29.95<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>ANZ Group Holdings Limited<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">One of Australia&#8217;s &#8216;big four&#8217; banks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">75.85<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">25.24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Westpac Banking Corporation<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">One of Australia&#8217;s &#8216;big four&#8217; banks<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">78.22<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">21.25<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Woodside Energy Group LTD<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Australia&#8217;s largest energy company<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">57.27<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">30.16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Macquarie Group Limited<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Leading financial services group<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">68.97<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">178.47<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Fortescue Metals Group LTD<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Iron ore and rare metals producer<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">84.55<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">27.46<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>Wesfarmers Limited<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Diversified conglomerate<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">61.89<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">54.57<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The top 10 blue-chip stocks (banks, BHP and Telstra) represent 50% of the Australian share market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you notice a trend? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, natural resources companies and big banks dominate the list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/etoro-vs-plus500\/\">eToro vs Plus500: Which Broker Is Best For Aussie Investors?<\/a>)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Australia is still building its wealth by digging stuff out of the ground and offering mortgages to people like you and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Expert Tip.<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Many Australian investors gain exposure to blue-chip companies by investing in broad market index ETFs (exchange-traded funds) or managed funds. These typically track the top 200-300 companies on the ASX by market cap.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Do Blue-Chips Differ From Other Shares?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Blue-chip status doesn\u2019t signal whether the company is considered a value, growth or income stock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn\u2019t tell you how a stock\u2019s price will move. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Computing chip manufacturer <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-nvidia-nvda-shares-in-australia\/\">NVIDIA<\/a><\/strong> is a recognised blue chip given that it is the world\u2019s sixth most valuable company with over a decade of successful operations.<\/li><li><strong>It\u2019s also <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/markets\/us\/futures-rise-led-by-megacap-growth-stocks-yields-edge-lower-2023-08-14\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>considered a growth stock by some<\/strong><\/a>, given its runaway rise and first-mover advantage in artificial intelligence.<\/li><li><strong>However, high-profile investor Rob Arnott<\/strong>, known for his warnings on bloated mega-caps, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/nvidia-is-a-market-bubble-waiting-to-happen-says-rob-arnott-20230905-p5e2a8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">argues that NVIDIA shares are now overvalued<\/a>, driven higher by a speculative bubble set to burst.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-invest-in-stocks-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Australian Stock Market Investing For Beginners<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:41px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Many Blue-Chip Companies Are In The US?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty, but you&#8217;ll probably trade just a few of them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>American equivalents to top Australian blue chip companies are FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple [<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-apple-aapl-stocks-shares\/\">how to buy Apple stocks<\/a>], Amazon, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-netflix-nflx-shares-in-australia\/\">Netflix<\/a> and Google).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/are-faang-stocks-blue-chip-1024x463.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-98718\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/are-faang-stocks-blue-chip-1024x463.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/are-faang-stocks-blue-chip-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/are-faang-stocks-blue-chip-768x347.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/are-faang-stocks-blue-chip.jpg 1148w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>These tech giants make up a big chunk of the S&amp;P500 index.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting exposure to the FAANGS isn&#8217;t difficult, as only five exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">The FAANG acronym has stuck despite Facebook and Google changing their names to Meta and Alphabet. However, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-netflix-nflx-shares-in-australia\/\">recent decline of Netflix<\/a> and the simultaneous<a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-microsoft-msft-stocks-shares\/\"> rise of Microsoft<\/a>, analysts like Jim Cramer have proposed a replacement acronym, MAMAA.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Do Investors Buy Blue Chip Stocks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International and Australian blue-chip shares are considered all-weather investments that can protect against market volatility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, while blue-chip stocks tend to be less likely to become insolvent, their share prices are subject to the same market shocks that affect all stocks during economic turmoil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Blue chip shares are also highly liquid assets that you can buy and sell quickly.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Important!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">To decide whether a particular blue-chip stock belongs in your portfolio, follow the advice of professional financial advisors and investors (this is not it), taking your individual circumstances, risk tolerance and financial goals into account.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Warren Buffet famously emphasises the need to focus on business fundamentals, ensuring that the company offers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Good value<\/strong>, because you believe the stock is currently undervalued.<\/li><li><strong>Capital growth<\/strong>, because you believe the business will grow significantly in coming years.<\/li><li><strong>Passive income<\/strong>, because the company has a track record of paying dividends.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Buy Blue-Chip Stocks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At an investor event recently held in Sydney, global investment strategist Jeremy Grantham said that concentrating on quality companies is wise in current economic conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span><em>&#8220;I am very nervous about the economy, and quality protects you to some considerable degree,&#8221; Grantham said.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>But just because a quality, blue-chip company is a reliable performer doesn\u2019t mean its shares represent the best value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Blue chip shares may be more expensive than less proven stocks.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-buy-cba-commonwealth-bank-shares-in-australia\/\">How To Buy CBA Stocks In Australia<\/a>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After reviewing a blue chip share\u2019s price-to-earnings ratio (P\/E), you might decide that the stock is overpriced and offers little growth potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, remember 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class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">Most people would agree the top 20 stocks by market cap (ASX 20) are blue-chip shares, but a number of stocks within the top 100-200 could also be described as blue-chip, depending on the criteria used.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While many companies in the top echelon of the Australian stock market have been reliable performers for decades, the composition of these indices changed over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/how-to-invest-in-index-funds-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>How To Invest In Index Funds In Australia<\/strong><\/a><strong>).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benchmark indices on the Australian Securities Exchange are rebalanced quarterly by the independent rating agency S&amp;P Global, with companies added or removed based on their performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-tip-block tip-wrapper\"><div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-md-12\"><div class=\"card-wrapper\"><div class=\"card-title\"><div class=\"icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" fill=\"none\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M7.5 14.33a5 5 0 1 1 5 0v4.17h-5v-4.17Zm4.25-1.3-.75.44V17H9v-3.53l-.75-.44a3.5 3.5 0 1 1 3.5 0Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><path d=\"M9.25 1v2h1.5V1h-1.5ZM5.53 4.47l-1.5-1.5-1.06 1.06 1.5 1.5 1.06-1.06ZM15.53 5.53l1.5-1.5-1.06-1.06-1.5 1.5 1.06 1.06ZM1 10.75h2v-1.5H1v1.5ZM17 10.75h2v-1.5h-2v1.5Z\" fill=\"#656E83\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><h3 placeholder=\"Tip Title Goes Here\">Did You Know?<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card-content\"><p placeholder=\"Tip Content Goes Here\">In March 2023, construction industry company James Hardie Industries (ASX:JHX) dropped out of the ASX 20, while BHP off-shoot company South32 Limited (ASX:S32) was added.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is The Average Return On Blue-Chip Shares?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Total returns from the ASX 20 index over 10 years is 6.85%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smh.com.au\/money\/investing\/bigger-is-better-risky-small-stocks-not-worth-the-reward-20231005-p5ea30.html\">Research released in 2023<\/a> found that large-cap ASX-listed companies may outperform smaller companies, revealing that the total returns from a $10,000 investment made in the year 2000 would be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>$30,000<\/strong> from investing in a small-cap index (ASX Small Ordinaries index).<\/li><li><strong>$60,000<\/strong> from investing in a large-cap index (S&amp;P\/ASX 200 index).<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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Refer to the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/customer-service\/terms-conditions\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">PDS<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/customer-service\/regulation-license\/aus-risk-warning\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">TMD<\/a>) before transacting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etoro.com\/customer-service\/regulation-license\/aus-risk-warning\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">See full disclaimer<\/a>.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How To Buy Blue-Chip Stocks?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Save time selecting a platform by reading these rundowns of <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-stock-trading-app-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Australia&#8217;s best stock trading apps<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-online-broker-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online brokerages<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/arielle.com.au\/best-share-trading-platform-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">share trading platforms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve created an account, you simply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"arrow-wrapper\"><div class=\"arrow-list\"><ul><li><strong>Decide how much you want to invest<\/strong> and add funds to your trading account. Only invest what you can afford to lose (make sure you\u2019ve taken care of your essential bills\/debts first).<\/li><li><strong>Decide how you\u2019ll invest.<\/strong> Will you directly hold individual shares? ETFs and funds can offer a more diversified option in one trade. Either way, search for the ticker symbol of the individual stock or ETF\/listed fund within your brokerage app.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Place your order<\/strong> for your chosen amounts. Using different types of orders can help you manage costs and risks. For instance, a limit order will only execute the purchase once a stock\/fund reaches your desired price.<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Is It Worth Investing In Blue Chip Companies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, large-cap companies that earn the blue-chip descriptor have a history of delivering strong returns, through stable governance and financial management and a profitable business model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Owning a slice of quality companies expected to maintain and improve in value long-term may be a good fit for conservative investors seeking a solid foundation for their stocks asset allocation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"indent-wrapper\"><div class=\"indented-text\"><span>Remember that no stock is a sure bet, and what\u2019s considered a blue-chip share today may change tomorrow.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>No one can perfectly predict 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