Objective (Mutual Funds): The fund's investment strategy category as stated in the prospectus. There are more than 20 standardized categories. E.g. Aggressive growth, balanced.

 

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Objective (Mutual Funds): The fund's investment strategy category as stated in the prospectus. There are more than 20 standardized categories. E.g. Aggressive growth, balanced.

Objective Correlative: An object which comes to represent an aspect of a character--e.g., Bart Simpson's skateboard representing his carefree and spontaneous lifestyle.

Vendor-Specific Objective Evidence (VSOE): A method for determining the individual value of each item within a contract in order to recognize partial revenue before the entire contract is fulfilled.

Objective Form: A form of pronouns used as the objects of prepositions and verbs. Examples include the pronouns him, her, and them. Modern English uses a single objective form to mark what originally had be . . . View Full Definition

Objective: A specification of what is to be accomplished, the timeframe in which it is to be accomplished and by whom.

Financial Objectives: A method of establishing the amount of life insurance required by an individual by estimating the financial needs of dependents in the event of the individual's death.

Investment Objective: An investment objective is a financial goal that helps determine the type of investments you make. For example, if you want a source of regular income, you might select a portfolio of high-r . . . View Full Definition

Management By Objective (MBO): A performance appraisal strategy in which subordinates determine and set goals for themselves based on the overall goals and objectives for the organization.

Dividend Yield (Funds): Annual dividends per share as a percent of the average annual High-Low price. Current yield is based on last 12 months' or on indicated annual dividend rate whenever possible.