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Float
Definition
The number of shares available for public trading, excluding restricted shares held by insiders. Short interest relative to float can be higher than relative to total shares.
Related Terms
Short Interest
The percentage of a company's total shares on issue that are currently held as short positions. Expressed as a percentage, e.g., 10% short interest means 10% of all shares are shorted.
Shares on Issue
The total number of shares of a company that have been issued and are outstanding. Used as the denominator when calculating short interest percentage.
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