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Blue chip stocksCommon stock of well-known companies with a history of growth and dividend payments.Blue chip stocks Similar MatchesScreen stocksScreen stocksTo analyze various stocks in search of stocks that meet predetermined criteria. For example, a simple value screen would sort all stocks by their price-to-book ratio and pick the stocks with the lowest ratios as candidates for the value portfolio. Penny stocksPenny stocksIn the US, stocks which normally sell for $1 or less and traded in the over the counter market. They are highly speculative since a relatively small increase or decrease in price can result in significant gains or losses. Defensive stocksDefensive stocksThe shares of companies that are well-positioned to withstand recession, usually because the goods and services they sell are essential items rather than luxuries. Food groups, utility companies and banks are traditionally regarded as good defensive stocks, and when the market turns bearish you will often read in the financial press about a 'flight' to these kinds of stocks. Bearer stocks/sharesBearer stocks/sharesStocks or shares which do not record owner's names and for which the companies do not keep a register of ownership. Possession of the certificate is therefore the only proof of ownership. Old economy stocksOld economy stocksStocks in sectors unrelated to telecommunications, the internet, software or any other technology-driven industry. 'New economy' stocks are seen as offering the most potential for capital growth. Further Suggestionsgrowth stocksValue stocks Margin account (stocks) Countercyclical stocks undated stocks Small capitalization (small cap) stocks stepped interest debenture stocks |
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