If you are just starting on your investment journey, you should take a look at our beginner’s guide to investing. Investing covers a wide range of topics. In addition, there is a vast array of companies to choose from. Income-seeking investors who practice dividend investing may prefer to invest in real estate investment trusts, or REITs, for their stable and dependable dividends. More growth-oriented investors may look for companies that report consistent revenue and net profit increases. If you’re looking for peace of mind and steady, consistent growth, you may wish to consider investing some money into blue-chip companies. What are blue-chip companies? If you are wondering what “blue-chip” means, you need to go back to 1923. Back then, poker players used to bet with blue, white and red chips with the blue ones having the highest value. The name then stuck as the term “blue-chip” is now synonymous with quality....