Float

The regular shares a company has issued to the public.

Detailed Definition

Float refers to the regular shares a company has issued to the public that are available for investors to trade. It is calculated by subtracting closely-held shares and restricted stock from a firm's total outstanding shares.

Related in General Trading

Bollinger Bands

A technical analysis tool measuring volatility.

ETF (Exchange Traded Fund)

An investment fund traded on stock exchanges.

Over the Counter (OTC)

Trading done directly between two parties.