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Float

Shares available for trading

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Float

Shares available for trading

Definition

Float represents shares available for public trading (total shares minus restricted shares). Low float stocks are more volatile due to limited supply. High float stocks tend to be more liquid but may be less volatile.

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#shares outstanding #liquidity #volatility #short selling

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