2007-01-05 20:11:07 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Investing
In the stock market it is how many shares are available for trading. For example if 90% ownership is with institutions, 6% is owned by insiders, then the float is 4%. This is a real problem if you are trying to buy a HIGH QUANTITY of shares.
If on the other hand, you have 50% Institution, 10% Insider and the total shares outstanding is 100M, then you are good shape. There are a lot buyers and sellers. So, you would say the free float factor is high!
Good luck.
KKP_Investor
2007-01-06 05:19:14 · answer #1 · answered by KKP_Investor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your currency is allowed to be traded and allowed free movement, without government interference in international market, it is termed as "Free Float".
2007-01-06 01:02:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋