Goals Against Average: The average number of goals given up per 60-minute game by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time. The average is computed by dividing goals against by minutes played and multiplying the result by 60.

 

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Goals Against Average: The average number of goals given up per 60-minute game by a goaltender or a team within a given period of time. The average is computed by dividing goals against by minutes played and multi . . . View Full Definition

Letter Grades-Grade Point Averages (GPA): Most colleges use both letter grades and GPA's in determining students' grades. Grades at most colleges are figured using the following method: A's are worth 4 points, B's are worth 3 points . . . View Full Definition

IBCs Money Fund Report Average: Fifth letter of a Nasdaq stock symbol specifying that it is the third preferred bond of the company.

Lipper Mutual Fund Industry Average: The average level of performance for all mutual funds, as reported by Lipper Analytical Services.

Long-Term Goals: Financial goals expected to be accomplished in five years or longer.

Moving Average: A moving average of securities prices is an average that is recomputed regularly by adding the most recent price and dropping the oldest one. For example, if you looked at a 365-day moving a . . . View Full Definition

Management Goals: A set of conditions a business is striving to achieve. These may include requirements for debt/equity ratio, working capital, or dividend payments. See also covenants.

Grade Point Average (GPA): A student's grade point average is the equivalent of his or her average for curriculum course work. Each letter grade has an equivalent point value: A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2, D = 1 . . . View Full Definition

Mr. (Or Mrs.) Average: Facetious name for a bowler who doesn't show up, since his or her average is often used to compute team scoring. See also blind.

Dow Jones Utility Average: The Dow Jones Utility Average tracks the performance of the stocks of 15 gas, electric, and power companies, and is one of the components of the Dow Jones 65 Composite Average.