What does a design or writing portfolio showcase?
AnswerSamples of your work
A portfolio proves skill with real examples.
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Portfolio facts & stats
7 fact-checked facts about portfolios of work and portfolio basics, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What does a share of stock represent?
AnswerPart ownership of a company
Stockholders own a slice of the company.
Going deeper
What is a "minister without portfolio"?
AnswerA minister with no specific department
They sit in cabinet without running a ministry.
Who developed Modern Portfolio Theory?
AnswerHarry Markowitz
Markowitz introduced it in the 1950s.
What does "asset allocation" describe?
AnswerHow holdings are split among asset types
It is the mix of categories such as stocks and bonds.
Expert level
In which year did Markowitz publish "Portfolio Selection"?
Answer1952
His paper appeared in the Journal of Finance in 1952.
In which year did Markowitz share the Nobel economics prize?
Answer1990
He shared it with Merton Miller and William Sharpe in 1990.
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