Blue-chip shares?

• Blue chip stocks are large companies whose shares are considered to be relatively safe than normal shares. It gains that status from its past record of being a high growth, high dividend paying company. These companies would be leaders in its field. 

• There is no hard and fast rule to find out which a blue chip company is and which one is not. A blue-chip typically would have stable earnings and dividend history, a strong asset position, high credit rating and an excellent record of being a leader in its field. These are huge companies in terms of market capitalization and revenues.

ARE THESE SHARES SAFE FOREVER?

• No. These shares may be assumed to be relatively safer than others, provided, the positive factors that drive the company remain intact. Just like any other company, a blue chip company can also run into financial troubles and become dead one day. No one can guarantee you that a blue-chip will remain like that in future also. 
• May be, some of the future blue chips are hidden in mid caps right now. If you have managed to spot them right now, you have a chance to become a millioner soon. 

SHOULD YOU INVEST IN BLUE-CHIPS?

• Of course, Yes! You must have some portion of your investments in Blue-chips. They bring the required solidity in your portfolio, since they do not fluctuate heavily like mid caps or small caps. 
• Investing in blue chip also requires lot money because; typically these shares will cost more. Hence, there is a necessity to valuate it meticulously.