Glossary · from the DESK dictionary
Portfolio
The complete collection of investments held by an individual or institution, including stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets.
In plain words
Typically viewed and managed holistically, rather than evaluating each individual position in isolation.
What it means for traders
A foundational basic concept, forming the central unit of analysis for all of investment practice.
Common pitfalls
An inadequately diversified portfolio can burden an individual investor with unnecessarily concentrated risk.
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