portfolio

American  

[pawrt-foh-lee-oh, pohrt-] / pɔrtˈfoʊ liˌoʊ, poʊrt- /

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.

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portfolio British  

/ pɔːtˈfəʊlɪəʊ /

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. 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

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Etymology

Origin of portfolio

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

Example Sentences

“You have this accumulation of new product, up to six products in the vaccine portfolio of Moderna by 2028, driving growth not only in the U.S. but very importantly outside the U.S.,”

From MarketWatch

Precious metals have captivated people for centuries and continue to play a role in the modern world—as portfolio diversification, as a hedge against inflation, as a haven during tumultuous times and for industrial uses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prime Minister Edi Rama announced in September that an AI system, dubbed Diella, would oversee a new public tenders portfolio as a "minister" that he pledged would cut corruption.

From Barron's

For Goldman Sachs analysts, it underscores the insurance value that commodities can provide within portfolios.

From MarketWatch

While its 2025 headline profit missed estimates, the decline is largely related to devaluations in its China portfolio, which was “well expected,” given soft operating conditions there, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal