What is BARBELL-SHAPED PORTFOLIO?

When a portfolio puts a major amount into short and long maturity bonds. The remaining funds are placed on bonds that mature immediately. The graph of this looks like a barbell. Refer to bell shaped curve portfolio and laddered portfolio.

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Related Legal Terms
BELL-SHAPED-CURVE PORTFOLIO, BARBELL PORTFOLIO, LADDERED PORTFOLIO, CREDIT PORTFOLIO MODEL, EFFICIENT PORTFOLIO, PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION, PORTFOLIO ANALYSIS, PORTFOLIO PLANNING MATRIX, PORTFOLIO RUNOFF, PORTFOLIO THEORY


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