3 Reasons To Invest in Blue-Chip Stocks in 2022

In poker, you can buy blue chips for $10 apiece. You need a higher budget to buy blue-chip stocks -- but you'll find they're better investments. More importantly, a larger play in blue-chip stocks could be what your portfolio needs in 2022. Here are three reasons why.

The stock market may be rocky this year. Of course, you can say that at the start of nearly every new year. But in 2022, business have some tough circumstances to manage. Rising inflation, and the related possibility of rising interest rates, is one. Another is a growing acceptance that the coronavirus pandemic may linger on, despite increasing access to vaccines.

It's in uncertain times like these that blue-chip stocks can shine. Most blue chips have decades of experience managing through all types of economic cycles. These companies have capital, too -- they're generally valued at $5 billion or more. And importantly, blue-chip companies are segment leaders, with varied revenue streams and loads of loyal customers.

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