MARKET STRUCTURE • GUIDE

Free Float Explained

Understand free float and why the shares available for public trading matter.

Free-float methodology varies by market and index provider.

Why it matters

A smaller public float can affect liquidity and index weight calculations.

Do not confuse

Free float is not the same as total shares outstanding.

Verify

Use the relevant exchange or index-provider methodology for the current definition.

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