PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT What Is a Portfolio? By CARLA TARDIS Reviewed by THOMAS BROCK Updated Mar 3, 2021 A portfolio is a collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and cash equivalents, including closed-end funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs). People generally believe that stocks, bonds, and cash comprise the core of a portfolio. Though this is often the case, it does not need to be the rule. A portfolio may contain a wide range of assets including real estate, art, and private investments. You may choose to hold and manage your portfolio yourself, or you may allow a money manager, financial advisor, or another finance professional to manage your portfolio. KEY TAKEAWAYS A portfolio is a collection of financial investments like stocks, bonds, commodities, cash, and cash equivalents, as well as their fund counterparts. Stocks and bonds are generally considered a portfolio's core building blocks, though you may grow a portfolio with man...
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