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.
High-priced stocks are popular with institutional investors.
This blue-chip stock has a low dividend yield.
Standard kanji spelling.
Alternate kanji spelling using 嵩 for がさ.
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.