portfolio

1. (by extension) The collection of such documents, especially the works of an artist or photographer.broadly

2. (politics) The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department.Synonyms: ministry

3. (finance) The group of investments and other assets held by an investor.Examples: "Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers.[…]Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster. Clever financial ploys are what have made billionaires of the industry’s veterans. “Operational improvement” in a portfolio company has often meant little more than promising colossal bonuses to sitting chief executives if they meet ambitious growth targets. That model is still prevalent today."

4. (business) A collection of assets; (figurative) any collection of things considered as investments or assets, (rarely) also liabilities.Examples: "I would like to introduce you to our portfolio of services."; "In the past, thoughts were too real to be kept like a cultural portfolio of stocks and bonds. But now we have mental assets."; "Father: Darling, and no disrespect to you, Vicar, but what I'm thinking is this. How about a mixed portfolio, whereby we spread him through Judaism, Islam, Hindu, and so on, maintaining a firm base in the Church of England? Mother: It does sound safer. Father: Exactly."