BusinessJuly 14, 2026
barbell
/ˈbɑːrbɛl/
Definition
A strategy involving the balancing of two extreme or contrasting investment approaches to mitigate risk.
Etymology
Derived from the physical fitness equipment consisting of a bar with weights on both ends. In finance, it describes a portfolio construction where capital is allocated to the two 'ends' of the risk spectrum, leaving the middle empty.
In the news
In this article, the firm uses a barbell approach by simultaneously investing in high-risk early-stage startups and stable, late-stage category leaders. This strategy allows them to cover different ends of the investment spectrum to maintain a balanced portfolio.
Elevation Capital closes $500 million Fund IX, doubles down on AI and India with bigger early-stage bets
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