Portfolio
[ˌpoɐ̯tˈfoːli̯o]neuter
The German word for portfolio is Portfolio.
Portfolio is used to refer to a collection of assets. If you are specifically referring to a presentation portfolio, you can use Präsentationsmappe.
Meaning: collection of assets (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Portfolio is Portfolios.
Did you know?
- In German financial jargon, the act of adjusting a Portfolio is often called Umschichten, which means 'shifting layers' like soil or bedding.
- In German political contexts, a minister's Portfolio refers to their specific area of responsibility or their 'department'.
- In German, a Portfolio of assets is often discussed using the term Streuung, which literally means 'scattering'.
Examples in context
- Du solltest dein Portfolio diversifizieren.You should diversify your portfolio.This sentence shows how to use Portfolio when talking about diversification.Tatoeba #12266114 by Yorwba, translation #5529349 by Hybrid
- Sie brachte ihr fotografisches Portfolio zum Vorstellungsgespräch mit.She brought her portfolio of photographs to the interview.This sentence uses Portfolio in the context of a job interview.Tatoeba #12266119 by Yorwba, translation #2582570 by mhattick
- Einige Aktien in dem Portfolio verloren im Laufe des Jahres an Wert.Several stocks in the portfolio lost value over the course of the year.This sentence demonstrates how Portfolio is used when discussing stocks.Tatoeba #3128396 by samueldora, translation #2514703 by AlanF_US
- Meine Aktenmappe enthält relevante Dokumente für das Vorstellungsgespräch.My portfolio contains relevant documents for the job interview.
- Ich habe alle meine Zeichnungen in dieser Mappe.I have all my drawings in this folder/portfolio.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are discussing their investment strategy at a cafe.
- MaximilianHannah, wie sieht dein Portfolio momentan aus?Hannah, how does your portfolio look at the moment?
- HannahEs ist sehr ausgewogen, Maximilian.It is very balanced, Maximilian.
- MaximilianMöchtest du dein Portfolio noch verändern?Do you want to change your portfolio further?
- HannahNein, ich bin mit der Auswahl zufrieden.No, I am satisfied with the selection.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “portfolio” translations and entries Portfolio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.