A collection of investments held by an investment company, hedge fund, financial institution or individual. The more diversified the investments in a portfolio, the more likely the investor is to earn the same return as the market. Can be represented as a pie that is divided into pieces of varying sizes, representing a variety of asset classes and types of investments designed to achieve the ideal risk-return asset allocation.
glossary
1. That series of actions, changes or functions that bring about a person’s intended end or result. 2. Ongoing, upward movement in the direction one intends.