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portfolio
A collection of work samples, for example from an artist, photographer, or designer, that shows their skills and style.
Die Bewerberin brachte ein beeindruckendes Portfolio mit ihren besten Designs mit.
The applicant brought an impressive portfolio with her best designs.
portfolio
In finance, the total holdings of securities, such as stocks or bonds, that a person or institution owns.
Um das Risiko zu streuen, sollte man sein Portfolio breit diversifizieren.
To spread the risk, you should diversify your portfolio broadly.
portfolio
The entire range of products, services, or areas of responsibility of a company or a person in an organization.
Der neue Manager ist für das gesamte Produktportfolio der Firma zuständig.
The new manager is responsible for the company's entire product portfolio.
The meaning of 'Portfolio' (portfolio) depends heavily on the context. In connection with 'Künstlern' (artists) or 'Bewerbungen' (applications), it means work samples. With 'Aktien' (stocks) and 'Risiko' (risk), it is about finance. In the context of 'Produkten' (products) or 'Marken' (brands), it refers to a company's range of offerings.
Der Fotograf zeigte uns sein beeindruckendes Portfolio.
The photographer showed us his impressive portfolio.
When it comes to work samples, a portfolio is often 'erstellt' (created), 'zusammengestellt' (put together), 'präsentiert' (presented), or 'vorgelegt' (submitted) with an application.
Für die Kunsthochschule musste sie ein Portfolio mit zehn Arbeiten zusammenstellen.
For the art school, she had to put together a portfolio with ten pieces of work.
In a financial context, a portfolio is often 'aufgebaut' (built), 'verwaltet' (managed), or 'diversifiziert' (diversified) in order to spread risk.
Die Bank hilft ihren Kunden, ein passendes Portfolio aufzubauen.
The bank helps its customers build a suitable portfolio.
depot / securities account
When talking about securities, Depot and Portfolio can refer to the same investments. Depot mainly means the account or place where stocks and funds are held and traded; Portfolio emphasizes the total holdings and their composition. Depot is used for the account, while Portfolio is used for the holdings.
Sie prüfte ihr Portfolio und stellte fest, dass es aus Aktien und Anleihen besteht.
She reviewed her portfolio and found that it consisted of stocks and bonds.
Sie kaufte die Aktien und verwahrt sie seitdem in ihrem Depot bei der Bank.
She bought the stocks and has kept them in her securities account at the bank ever since.
