Preposition: of

• client: He now manages a portfolio of clients across the financial services sector.

• evidence: They are expected to compile a portfolio of evidence based on their work during that year.

Converse of object

• manage: He now manages a portfolio of clients across the financial services sector.

• compile: I've also compiled a portfolio of some good systems which I think are worth following all year round.

• submit: Candidates will be required to submit a portfolio of recent work.

• expand: Due to their expanding portfolio of clients they are now looking to recruit 3-4 Asbestos Air Monitoring Technicians / Analysts in Northern Ireland.

• diversify: These developments have helped diversify the loan portfolio and the bank is now fully self-funded.

Adjective modifier

• diversified: The Fund will invest principally in a diversified portfolio of securities issued by North American companies.

• enviable: We have an enviable broad-based business portfolio, with leading positions in each of the global markets in which we operate.

• balanced: From the resulting clusters, individual stocks may be selected to represent the group in a balanced portfolio.

• impressive: You MUST be able to demonstrate an impressive on-line portfolio.

• extensive: Enjoy wines at retail prices from across the extensive portfolio with or without a tutor to guide you.

• diverse: Its diverse portfolio has already caught the attention of two hedge funds.

Modifies a noun

• holder: Is it a portfolio holder, local member, local manager or a chief officer?

• diversification: This portfolio diversification would inevitably accelerate the decline in the dollar, leading to adjustments in the relative values of other currencies.

Noun used with modifier

• patent: During the year, CAT significantly strengthened its patent portfolio relating to TGF-beta antagonists.

• property: Port Welcomes New Tenants The Port's thriving property portfolio has seen strong demand for its wide range of units in early 2004.