What is a trading portfolioWhat is a trading portfolio? When an investor holds a grou... More?
When an
holds a group of various , it is called a portfolio. The portfolio may contain such as , , , and .The investorAn investor is someone who spends capital with the expectat... More may be an individual or a such as a , fund or company.
Building a portfolio for trading
An investor seeks to maximise their expected return and minimise any
when building their trading portfolio. The goals of an investor can influence the portfolio and the investment significantly.Often, a portfolio will be a mix of asset classes. Some of the portfolios might be allocated to high-risk investments, such as high-yield bondsBonds are debt instruments, which means they are a way of b... More or derivatives. To the risks involved, another part of the portfolio might be invested in safer assets such as . Some assets, such as , might be a high or low risk, depending on the exact nature of the investmentInvestment is the commitment of money or capital to purchase... More.
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