Definition
All the investments a person or fund holds, taken together.
The story
A portfolio might hold a stock index fund, a bond fund and some cash. What matters is how the pieces work together: how much each can swing, and whether they tend to rise and fall at the same time.
Why markets watch it
Coverage talks about portfolios when describing how investors are positioned.
Connects to
We explain why it moves markets. What you do with it is your call. Commentary and education only. Not financial advice. All terms