For Par we have terms and definitions in 11 topics. The topics are Aviation, Bowling, Finance, Frauds and Scams, Golf, Health Research, International Economics, Investing, Phamaceutical Industry Acronyms, Real Estate and Treasury.

Par (Aviation)

Precision Approach Radar, a ground-radar-based instrument approach providing both horizontal and vertical guidance

Par (Bowling)

To a professional bowler, a 200 game. See also over; under.

Par (Finance)

Equal to the nominal or face value of a security. A bond selling at par is worth an amount equivalent to its original issue value or its value upon redemption at maturity-typically $1000/bond. See: Discount, premium.

Par (Frauds and Scams)

1) The face value or principal value of a bond, usually $1,000 per bond. A bond trading at par is trading at its face value. 2) A preferred stocks' face value, usually $100 per share. The stock's book value, liquidating value and dividend payments are based on the par value. 3) A common stock's stated value. It is primarily used for bookkeeping purposes and has no relationship to its market value.

Par (Golf)

The number of shots a good player should take either ona given hole or for the duration of an 18 hole round. For a short hole the good player should take three shots; on a medium length hole the number is four and on a long hole it is five. We call these holes a par three, a par four and a par five. Par for the course is the pars of all the individual holes added together. On an average 18-hole course the par is 72. It can vary from the low 60s for a very short course to 74 for a long course.

Par (Health Research)

Program announcement reviewed in an institute.

Par (International Economics)

1. Equality. See at par.
2. Official value. See par value.

Par (Investing)

1: The face value or principal value of a bond, usually $1,000 per bond. A bond trading at par is trading at its face value.

See Also: Face Value
2: A preferred stocks' face value, usually $100 per share. The stock's book value, liquidating value and dividend payments are based on the par value.

See Also: Book Value; Preferred Stock
3: A common stock's stated value. It is primarily used for bookkeeping purposes and has no relationship to its market value.

See Also: Common Stock

Par (Phamaceutical Industry Acronyms)

Proven Acceptable Range

Par (Real Estate)

The face value of a bond or security. (See security)

Par (Treasury)

The principal amount of a security.

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