The S&P/ASX 50 index is home to 50 of the largest shares on the Australian share market. These are predominantly household names and companies that are true blue chip shares.
While not all shares on the index are necessarily in the buy zone, I think there are a few that could be.
Here’s why I would buy these three outstanding ASX 50 shares:
Aristocrat Leisure Limited (ASX: ALL)
The first ASX 50 share to consider buying is Aristocrat Leisure. I’m a big fan of the gaming technology company due to the quality of both it poker machine and digital businesses. I believe both businesses have the potential to grow at an above-average rate over the long term thanks to their quality portfolios, high levels of investment in product design, and strong market positions. Combined, I expect solid earnings growth from Aristocrat Leisure for years to come once the pandemic passes. This could make it a top long term option.
Rio Tinto Limited (ASX: RIO)
Another ASX 50 share I would buy is Rio Tinto. I think the mining giant could be a great option for investors that are wanting to diversify their portfolio with a little exposure to the resources sector. Especially given the recent increase in the iron ore price. This looks to have positioned Rio Tinto perfectly to deliver bumper free cash flows from its world class operations in FY 2020 and FY 2021. And given the strength of its balance sheet, this is likely to lead to the miner rewarding shareholders with handsome dividends.
Woolworths Limited (ASX: WOW)
A final ASX 50 share which I think is worth considering is Woolworths. I’m a big fan of Woolworths due to its quality brands (Woolworths supermarkets, Dan Murphy’s, BWS), their defensive qualities, and its strong management team. I believe they have put the company in a position to generate robust earnings growth for the foreseeable future. And with Woolworths traditionally paying out a good portion of its profits as dividends, this bodes well for investors in search of income in this low interest rate environment.
And listed below are more strong shares that look great value right now…
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Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia owns shares of Woolworths Limited. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.
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