What is a chip stock?

Chip stocks range from giants like Intel ( INTC ), Qualcomm ( QCOM ), AMD ( AMD ), Nvidia ( NVDA) and Taiwan Semiconductor ( TSM) down to lesser-known names like Qorvo ( QRVO) and Microchip Technology ( MCHP ), providing the underpinnings for all types of devices, from giant servers down to smartphones.

What is a blue chip stock?

A blue chip stock is stock issued by a large, well-established, financially-sound company with an excellent reputation. Normally, such companies have operated for many years, have dependable earnings, and usually pay dividends to investors. A blue chip company typically has a market capitalization in the billions.

What is a chip?

A chip is a terminology to describe a stock of a particular quality. Company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, or the British Virgin Islands operating in China and listed in Hong Kong Company incorporated in the Cayman Islands, Bermuda, or the British Virgin Islands operating in China and listed in Singapore

How do I select blue-chip stocks?

For the latter, there are a variety of exchange-traded funds or mutual funds that track blue-chip stocks. Screen for these by selecting ETFs that hold large-cap value or dividend-paying stocks. Factor ETFs that target investment and quality can also be a great way of selecting blue-chip stocks.