markets
float
The number of shares of a company that are available for public trading.
Example
"The company had a small float, making its stock price highly volatile."
💡 Memory Tip
FLOAT = shares that FLOAT freely on the stock market. Available for anyone to buy.
Etymology
From 'float' (to drift freely) — shares that freely float on the open market.
Common Misspellings
flootflaotfloattfloet
Related Terms
See Also
shares