portfolio
noun [ C ]
uk/ˌpɔːtˈfəʊliəʊ/ usplural portfolios FINANCE
a collection of different investments that are owned by a particular person or organization:
an investment portfolio
a property portfolio
have/hold a portfolio These funds are less risky because you hold a portfolio selected and monitored by a specialist manager.
build (up) a portfolio You could build up a portfolio including UK funds.
a balanced/diversified portfolio It's a diversified portfolio, which will lower the risk.
a global/international portfolio These funds are impossible to ignore if you want a broad international portfolio.
a bond/stock/share portfolio These shares should amount to no more than 10 or 20% of a stock portfolio.
COMMERCE, FINANCE
the range of products or services that a company offers, or the businesses that someone owns:
Customer reaction to our product portfolio has been extremely positive.
The hotel group's brand portfolio includes about 15 complementary brands, from luxury to budget hotels.
strong/broad portfolio We will continue to have a strong portfolio of businesses with an annual turnover of approximately £1.65bn.
build up/expand a portfolio He and associates want to build up a portfolio of money-making websites.
GOVERNMENT
the particular job or area of responsibility that a member of a government has :
One of the most significant changes is in the trade portfolio.