Free float

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1. Listed securities - shares.

The number of listed shares or other listed securities held by members of the public, rather than by insiders or substantial shareholders.

Listing rules require that a minimum percentage be held by members of the public.

Also known as public float.


2. Foreign exchange rates.

Also known as a clean float.


See also

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