The portfolio
Example: The portfolio reflects diverse investment strategies
Definition
"The portfolio" refers to a collection of financial investments such as stocks, bonds, or other assets held by an individual or institution. It represents the combined value and diversity of these investments, often used to assess risk and potential returns in finance.
Etymology
The term "portfolio" originates from the Italian word 'portafoglio,' combining 'portare' (to carry) and 'foglio' (sheet or leaf). Originally, it referred to a case for carrying documents or papers, and over time, the meaning evolved to represent a collection of investments or work samples.
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"The portfolio" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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