Blue Chip Stocks

These are stocks in big, industry-leading firms. Many traders are attracted to Blue chip stocks because of their reputation for paying stable dividend payments and demonstrating long-term sound fiscal management. Some believe that the expression ‘blue-chip’ derived from the blue chips used in casinos, which are the highest denomination of chips.

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