das Portfolio
Translation
portfolio, collection of works, securities, asset mix
Examples
Der Künstler zeigte sein Portfolio.
The artist showed his portfolio.
Mein Portfolio besteht aus Aktien und Anleihen.
My portfolio consists of stocks and bonds.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Portfolio)) ((erstellen)) to create a portfolio She has to create a portfolio for the application.
((ein Portfolio)) ((von+3)) a portfolio of sth. He has a portfolio of various stocks.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Mappe (folder), Sammlung (collection), Wertpapierbestand (securities holdings)
Etymology
From Italian 'portafoglio', from 'portare' (to carry) and 'foglio' (leaf, sheet). Literally a case for carrying papers.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'portable folio' – a collection of papers (folios) you can carry (port) to show your work or investments.