Portfolio Effect

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Definition: Portfolio Effect


Portfolio Effect


Full Definition of Portfolio Effect


The change in the value of a portfolio in response to a change in the value of one of the assets in the portfolio, weighted according to what percentage of the portfolio that asset represents. If shares of a certain stock that makes up half of a portfolio and the stock drops by ten percent, the portfolio effect is a value decrease of five percent.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Portfolio Effect are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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