Word Finder - portfolios

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A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and other flat documents.

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

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The post and the responsibilities of a cabinet minister or other head of a government department.

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• ministry

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The group of investments and other assets held by an investor.

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A collection of assets generally.

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I would like to introduce you to our portfolio of services.

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A range of products.

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product portfolio

Sometimes one minister will hold several portfolios at the same time, but such cases are rare.

On the fall of the Freycinet cabinet in December he formed a cabinet in which he reserved for himself the portfolios of the interior and of religion.

Murray m don't make the broadened their portfolios.

Asking for references or previewing their portfolios can also help ascertain whether they will be a good match before agreeing to work with them.

Investors can often transfer existing investment portfolios into a CMI Global Investor.

Six months later the cabinet was reorganized, and two most bitter opponents to the recent election of President Balmaceda were accorded portfolios.

Investment opportunity We model various combinations of funds to determine the best blend that will generate consistent alpha in the MultiManager Portfolios.

I sat down and turned over two large portfolios of political caricatures.

They pride themselves on giving a high level of personal service to a range of private investors who have equities portfolios.

Where CAF performs services on an agency basis for other charities, the related investments are maintained in segregated portfolios.

Offering Blackberry in a more svelte package, the RIM 7100 is popping up in the mobile portfolios of UK operators.

Prospective parents may create portfolios outlining and illustrating their own lives.

In many agencies, the birth mothers select the prospective parents by searching through detailed portfolios that prospective parents have made.

Since most of the birth moms actually choose the adoptive family by searching through portfolios these potential parents have created, they may also want to meet the adoptive parents.

It allows its members to track their portfolios, learn about smart investments and gather data on mutual funds.

Portfolios allow you to carry, store and display your artworks in a refined manner.

Most portfolios these days have clear plastic folders that are filed together in a ring binder.

Specialized portfolios can come with non-glare and non-reflective folders so that the artwork can be viewed properly.

Portfolios can be of the open book type or look like a large zippered carry bag.

Closed and zippered portfolios fully protect the artwork within.

Portfolios made from vinyl and other synthetics will be the cheapest.

Leather portfolios usually cost the most, though they also offer the longest lifespan of usage.

Cloth and wood-box type of portfolios are not so common and also not very practical!

You can buy portfolios from art dealers, art material suppliers and even office supplies stores online.

Art Supplies Online offers a great range the major brands of portfolios and cases.

Barrotbags.com offers elegant European-style briefcases, portfolios, and handbags.

Hedge funds are essentially specialized portfolios or invest funds that implement a wide range of investment activities and strategies that pay out a performance fee to the investment managers.

Many investors consider hedge funds investment portfolios because they include a wide range of investment opportunities.

When most people think of financial planning, they think of elaborate estates, stock portfolios, investment accounts, and other intimidating fiscal matters.

Stockbrokers deal exclusively with stock market investments, though specialized brokers may also provide assistance with more diverse investment portfolios.

The chapter's website includes a designer search with extensive background information about the designers along with their portfolios.

The Designer Referral Service allows you to search for a designer yourself by viewing the online portfolios of select ASID members.

You can also browse through design portfolios of professional designers.

Portable portfolios can be purchased at most camera shops and can also be bought online.

Photography schools help students create portfolios to show potential employers.

You can buy portable storage, binders, portfolios and specialized storage.

Also, if you take a modeling class and decide you dislike it, then you won't have to waste money on shows and portfolios.

Ask to see their portfolios before booking them; it might be necessary to find a second photographer for the gown trashing.

Some scholarships are based not on applications and essays, but on contests or specialized quizzes, while others may demand portfolios or post-award participation in conferences or workshops.

Other new materials and ideas are being used in outdoor fireplace designs as they become more popular and more designers include them in their portfolios.

You should not have to pay legitimate agencies any signing fees, although paying for photographs for portfolios is common.

Investors with 5 to 10 years until retirement should consider some stock ownership in their portfolios.

Portfolios diversified into bonds, T-bills, and domestic and foreign stocks, provide the best return and lowest risk over time.

Lund has spent over a decade managing private investment portfolios for his clients and sharing his knowledge on retirement planning with clients and non-clients through his newsletters, podcasts, newspaper articles and speeches.

Portfolios allow the teacher to evaluate each student in relation to his or her own abilities and learning style.

Portfolios are often shared by the student and teacher with parents during parent-teacher conferences.

Hostesses often want a professional looking cake for their party, and are willing to hire bakers who have portfolios that show off their work.

Not all mortgage lenders offer loans based on the Libor, but as the popularity of this index increases there are more and more lenders who have added this mortgage product to their portfolios.

Sports Illustrated has a few models' portfolios on their site that feature swimsuit paint.

UjENA sees the need for photographers and models to produce their own photo shoots, and this program is designed to help them build their portfolios.