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2 strong ASX 200 blue-chip shares I’d buy in January
Investing in ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) blue-chip shares can be one of the ‘safest’ ways to invest in the stock market.
January 10, 2026
Big money is not in the buying or selling, but in the waiting.
For my own portfolio, I like to find ASX shares that are growing their dividends. Growth is an essential part of the dividend equation for me. I want to see that the dividend increases are funded by growing earnings and/or growing underlying asset values. I also have a portion of my portfolio invested in an ETF that picks undervalued global businesses with strong competitive advantages.
For Rask Media, I have an interest in covering technology (and tech-related) businesses with a global growth story, as well as cyclical companies that are cheaply priced because they’re at a low point in the cycle, such as retailers and resource businesses which could benefit strongly in the medium-term.
Investing in ASX 200 (ASX:XJO) blue-chip shares can be one of the ‘safest’ ways to invest in the stock market.
The Rio Tinto Ltd (ASX:RIO) share price is down 5% after the ASX mining share revealed it’s in merger talks with Glencore.
The BlueScope Steel (ASX:BSL) share price sank over 2% after the company released a fiery response to SGH and Steel Dynamics takeover offer.
The Zip Co Ltd (ASX:ZIP) share price delivered a much stronger performance than the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO) in 2025.
The Fortescue Ltd (ASX:FMG) share price delivered an incredible return in 2025, substantially outperforming the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO).
The Telstra Group Ltd (ASX:TLS) share price delivered a delightful return in 2025, significantly outperforming the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO).
The BlueScope Steel Ltd (ASX:BSL) share price jumped 17% after receiving a takeover bid from SGH Ltd (ASX:SGH).
The Wesfarmers Ltd (ASX:WES) share price had a very strong performance in 2025, significantly outperforming the ASX 200 (ASX: XJO).
The DroneShield Ltd (ASX:DRO) share price was a volatile investments on the ASX last year, but it also delivered big returns in 2025.
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