Sports fans are familiar with the idea of a dual-threat quarterback who can make plays with his arm or on the ground with his legs, or the triple-threat in basketball, where the player can pass, shoot, or drive to the rim. The key to both of these ideas is versatility.

This same concept can be imported to your portfolio. Here's how a top blue-chip stock like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) can be a "triple threat" -- playing three different roles for your portfolio: defensive stock, dividend stock, and growth stock.

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