Is Google a blue chip stock?
Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL)
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Amazon joins 29 other 'blue chip' companies in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Amazon.com Inc. is joining the ranks of one of Wall Street's oldest and most exclusive stock indexes: The Dow Jones Industrial Average.
A blue chip stock is a company that typically has a large market cap, a sterling reputation, excellent financials, and many years of success in the business world. A blue-chip index seeks to track the performance of financially stable, well-established companies that provide investors with consistent returns.
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL) is undoubtedly one of the best blue chip stocks to buy and hold according to hedge funds. Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) products gain a lot of traction due to Apple Inc's (NASDAQ:AAPL) innovation and brand name attraction.
| Company | Market Cap (Rs. cr) | ROA(%) |
|---|---|---|
| Wipro | 249,400 crores | 7.47% |
| Bajaj Auto | 215,100 crores | 14.87% |
| Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone | 247,700 crores | 6.03% |
| ITC Limited | 568,600 crores | 18.20% |
| Company (Ticker) | Sector | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| Nvidia Corp. (NVDA) | Technology | $2.20T |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) | Financial | $531.71B |
| Salesforce (CRM) | Technology | $285.49B |
| Caterpillar (CAT) | Industrials | $182.59B |
| Stock (ticker) | Market Capitalization |
|---|---|
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $378 billion |
| Procter & Gamble Co. (PG) | $377 billion |
| AbbVie Inc. (ABBV) | $320 billion |
| Coca-Cola Co. (KO) | $256 billion |
Some of the better-known companies in the DJIA that are mostly considered to be blue-chip stocks include: Apple, Boeing, Caterpillar, Coca-Cola, IBM, Goldman Sachs, Exxon Mobil, Intel, McDonald's, Microsoft, Nike, Visa, Walmart, Walt Disney.
Many well-known and well-capitalized companies are not yet well-established enough to qualify as blue chips. These firms are often involved with new technologies. For instance, Facebook (now Meta), had 2.11 billion daily active users at the end of 2023, making it one of the best-known companies on the planet.
Which stock will boom in 2024?
| S.No. | Company | Industry/Sector |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tata Consultancy Services Ltd | IT - Software |
| 2. | Infosys Ltd | IT - Software |
| 3. | Hindustan Unilever Ltd | FMCG |
| 4. | Reliance Industries Ltd | Refineries |
The problem is that despite being included in blue chip ETF indexes, companies like Nvidia and Tesla aren't truly blue chip stocks, George Pearkes, an analyst at Bespoke, told CNN. They're much more volatile. Tesla, for example, is down about 23% so far this year.
| Stock | 2024 return through March 31 |
|---|---|
| Janux Therapeutics Inc. (JANX) | 250.9% |
| Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. (DJT) | 254.1% |
| Super Micro Computer Inc. (SMCI) | 255.3% |
| Viking Therapeutics Inc. (VKTX) | 340.6% |
Costco Wholesale
Prior to the pandemic, Costco (COST -0.55%) and Carnival (CCL 0.43%) were both considered resilient blue chip stocks for long-term investors.
Costco (COST)
Therefore, it seems an intriguing idea for blue-chip stocks. Notably, COST stock is also priced at a discount.
- Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO)
- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY)
- JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM)
- Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE:BRK-B)
- Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL)
- Visa Inc. (NYSE:V)
- Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG)
| Stock | Sector | Trailing 12-month dividend yield* |
|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories (ABT) | Health care | 1.9% |
| Stanley Black & Decker Inc. (SWK) | Industrials | 3.5% |
| Atmos Energy Corp. (ATO) | Utilities | 2.7% |
| T. Rowe Price Group Inc. (TROW) | Financials | 4.3% |
| Company | Industry |
|---|---|
| Reliance Industries | Conglomerate |
| Bajaj Finance | Financial Services |
| Larsen & Toubro | Engineering and Construction |
| ITC | Tobacco and FMCG |
| S.No. | Name | CMP Rs. |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anand Rathi Wea. | 4171.20 |
| 2. | Benares Hotels | 8961.95 |
| 3. | Angel One | 2688.10 |
| 4. | Elecon Engg.Co | 1166.25 |
- Aehr Test Systems (AEHR)
- Lattice Semiconductor (LSCC)
- Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3x Shares (SOXL)
What stocks to buy in 2024?
| Stock | Expected Change in Stock Price* |
|---|---|
| Tesla Inc. (TSLA) | 61% |
| Mastercard Inc. (MA) | 14.2% |
| Salesforce Inc. (CRM) | 7.2% |
| Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) | 11.3% |
Coca-Cola has a conensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 11 buy ratings, 4 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings. The average price target for Coca-Cola is $65.93. This is based on 15 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT), Visa Inc. (NYSE:V), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) are some of the best blue chip dividend stocks among others that are mentioned below in our list.
These blue chip stocks to mitigate the risk of an economic slowdown. Walmart (WMT): Many consumers turn to Walmart to save money. Procter & Gamble (PG): The company sells many essential products. Alphabet (GOOG,GOOGL): Many businesses advertise with Google.
Blue chip stocks are usually less risky and thus considered safer than other stock-based investment options. That's because one of the major determining factors of a blue chip stock is that it must be a well-capitalized company, meaning it should have the financial fortitude to endure an inevitable economic downturn.
