The following video is part of our "Motley Fool Conversations" series, in which senior analyst Anand Chokkavelu, CFA, discusses topics around the investing world.

Under the leadership of founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com has built itself into the biggest online retailer in the world. Even in its short time in existence, Amazon's shown itself to be a long-term-focused company. But has it proved itself to be enough of a blue chip to be included in the Dow? Anand weighs in.

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At the time this article was published Anand Chokkavelu has no positions in the stocks mentioned above. The Motley Fool owns shares of Amazon.com and Wal-Mart Stores. Motley Fool newsletter services recommend Amazon.com, Home Depot, and Wal-Mart Stores. Try any of our Foolish newsletter services free for 30 days. We Fools don't 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.

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