A phrase used to describe shares of the highest quality and lowest risk. Not to be confused with blue blood, which merely indicates a prestigious background. Dresdner Kleinwort Wasserstein financial glossary
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Large and creditworthy company. Financial Services Glossary
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A term used to describe large, well-known companies that offer stable earnings and consistent dividend record. Blue-chip companies are reputed to be reliable investments. London Stock Exchange Glossary
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blue chip UK US (also blue-chip) /ˈbluːtʃɪp/ noun [C] FINANCE, STOCK MARKET
► (also blue chip company) a large and successful company whose shares are considered to be a good investment: »
After years of restructuring, Japanese blue chips were posting record profits.
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blue chip UK US (also blue-chip) /ˈbluːtʃɪp/ adjective [before noun] FINANCE, STOCK MARKET
► relating to a large and successful company, whose shares are considered to be a good investment: »
blue-chip clients such as Rolls-Royce and Mercedes
»blue-chip stocks/shares
Financial and business terms. 2012.