barbell-shaped portfolio
Definition
Investment portfolio in which major part of an investment amount is spread over bonds with short and long maturities, and the remaining amount on bonds with immediate maturities. When drawn as a graph, its investment distribution traces a barbell-like curve-a bar with a slim middle but heavy ends. See also bell shaped curve portfolio and laddered portfolio.
barbell-shaped portfolio is in the Investing and Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subjects.
barbell-shaped portfolio appears in the definitions of the following terms: laddered portfolio and bell-shaped-curve portfolio
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