There are no guarantees in the stock market, but there are investments that have stood the test of time and have proven to hold up better than others during times of uncertainty. If you're looking for some sense of "stability" during these times, look no further than these stocks every portfolio should include.

Although there's no one definition for what a blue-chip stock is, it's generally accepted that they are well-established, cash-cow companies that are leaders in their industry and household names.

Companies such as Starbucks, Microsoft, and McDonald's would be considered blue-chip stocks, for example. Starbucks and coffee are becoming synonymous, Microsoft could be considered the original tech powerhouse, and McDonald's is as recognizable of a brand as any company in history.

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