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Passive Holdings

/ˈpæs.ɪv ˈhoʊldɪŋz/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
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  1. 1

    Assets or investments that are held without active management or trading.

    "Many investors prefer passive holdings to minimize risk and management fees."
  2. 2

    A strategy in investment where the focus is on long-term growth rather than frequent trading.

    "The fund's passive holdings strategy has resulted in steady returns over the years."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'passive' originates from the Latin 'passivus', meaning 'capable of feeling or suffering', while 'holdings' derives from the Old English 'holdian', meaning 'to keep or possess'. The combination reflects a financial context where assets are maintained without active management.

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