[adj. oh-ver-weyt; n. oh-ver-weyt; v. oh-ver-weyt] 
| 1. | weighing too much or more than is considered normal, proper, etc.: overweight luggage; an overweight patient; two letters that may be overweight. |
| 2. | extra or excess weight above what law or regulation allows, as of baggage or freight: The overweight will cost us $12. |
| 3. | weight in excess of that considered normal, proper, healthful, etc.: Overweight in a child should not be neglected. |
| 4. | greater effect or importance; preponderance. |
| 5. | to weight excessively; exceed the weight limit of. |
| 6. | to give too much consideration or emphasis to; stress unduly. |
| o·ver·weight (ō'vər-wāt') adj. Weighing more than is normal, necessary, or allowed, especially having more body weight than is considered normal or healthy for one's age or build. n. (ō'vər-wāt')
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Overweight
Refers to an investment position that is larger than the generally accepted benchmark.
Investopedia Commentary
For example, if a company normally holds a portfolio whose weighting of cash is 10%, and then increases cash holdings to 15%, the portfolio would have an overweight position in cash.
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See also: Benchmark, Portfolio, Portfolio Management, Underweight
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