portfolio
/pɔɹtˈfoʊɫiˌoʊ/
A collection of investments held by an individual or institution
portfolio in a sentence
“Diversifying your portfolio reduces overall risk.”
Origin of portfolio
From Italian portafoglio, from portare (to carry) + foglio (leaf, sheet)
Related Words
acquisition
The purchase of one company by another
due diligence
Comprehensive appraisal before a business transaction
fiduciary duty
Legal obligation to act in another's best financial interest
insolvency
Inability to pay debts when they become due
collateral
Assets pledged as security for a loan
capital expenditure
Funds used to acquire or upgrade physical assets