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Screen
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screen
To examine various securities with the goal of selecting a limited number that meet certain predetermined requirements. For example, an investor might screen all electric utilities for stock that offers a dividend yield of 8% or more and a price-earnings ratio of 8 or less.

Screen. A screen is a set of criteria against which you measure stocks or other investments to find those that meet your criteria.

For example, you might screen for stocks that meet a certain environmentally or socially responsible standard, or for those with current price-to-earnings ratios (P/E) less than the current market average.

A socially responsible mutual fund describes the screens it uses to select investments in its prospectus.



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The MSD also has a display screen that is readable in sunlight.
Prohibiting the disposal of any electronic equipment containing a display screen greater than 4 inches or any computer system in a municipal solid waste landfill beginning three years after the bill is passed.
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