Average

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Definition: Average


Average


Full Definition of Average


An arithmetic mean of a group of stocks designed to represent the overall market or some part of it, differing from an index in that it is not weighted. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is the most common average.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Average are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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