noun
high-priced stock; blue-chip stock
A stock with a high nominal price per share, often implying a large market capitalization and stability. Used in financial contexts.
値がさ株は機関投資家に人気がある。
High-priced stocks are popular with institutional investors.
この値がさ株は配当利回りが低い。
This blue-chip stock has a low dividend yield.
Compound of 値 (price), がさ (from 嵩, volume/amount), and 株 (stock). The がさ element suggests a large amount, referring to the high price per share.