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portfolio

[ pawrt-foh-lee-oh, pohrt- ]

noun

plural portfolios.
  1. a flat, portable case for carrying loose papers, drawings, etc.
  2. such a case for carrying documents of a government department.
  3. the total holdings of the securities, commercial paper, etc., of a financial institution or private investor.
  4. the office or post of a minister of state or member of a cabinet.


portfolio

/ ɔːˈəʊɪəʊ /

noun

  1. a flat case, esp of leather, used for carrying maps, drawings, etc
  2. the contents of such a case, such as drawings, paintings, or photographs, that demonstrate recent work

    an art student's portfolio

  3. such a case used for carrying ministerial or state papers
  4. the responsibilities or role of the head of a government department

    the portfolio for foreign affairs

  5. Minister without portfolio
    a cabinet minister who is not responsible for any government department
  6. the complete investments held by an individual investor or by a financial organization
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of portfolio1

1715–25; < Italian portafoglio, equivalent to porta-, stem of portare to carry (< Latin ǰ ) + foglio leaf, sheet (< Latin folium; foil 2 )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of portfolio1

C18: from Italian portafoglio, from ǰ to carry + foglio leaf, paper, from Latin folium leaf
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Markowitz’s insight was simple but profound: Rather than focusing on individual stocks, investors should construct portfolios that balance risk and return through diversification.

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Regardless of whether Lutnick is fully divested, analysts say he could still profit enormously given the wide portfolio of industries and economic issues he oversees.

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They have access to the BBC's portfolio of current and archived podcasts but just two radio stations, World Service and Radio 4.

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New York, Berlin — and his diverse portfolio of work is enviable: dance, media, music and runways.

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She admitted that the stock market instability caused by Trump’s tariff threats has walloped her portfolio.

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