In times of crisis, blue-chip stocks are considered among the most stable, resilient, and liquid assets for preserving savings.
What makes blue-chip stocks attractive to investors? These companies are appealing due to their reliable long-term growth. Thanks to their financial stability, they often provide returns even during recessions. As they typically represent well-known brands with national or international reputations, they are viewed as safer investments—offering products that maintain stable demand among a large number of consumers, enabling them to withstand economic downturns.
While there is a common understanding of which companies are considered blue-chip, a precise definition remains a topic of discussion. It is often believed that to attain blue-chip status, a company must achieve a market capitalization of at least $5 billion.
Investors utilize blue-chip stocks to mitigate their portfolio risks. They are frequently used by individuals approaching retirement age who aim to preserve their savings.
On the international stage, renowned companies such as Apple, Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, and Walt Disney fall into this category. In Russia, notable examples include Sberbank, LUKOIL, Gazprom, Novatek, Rosneft, Yandex, Tatneft, Surgutneftegaz, MTS, X5 Retail Group, and Magnit.
