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float

[floht] / floʊt /


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Still, float adjustments mean that index-fund exposure to any one of these companies shouldn’t be extreme at launch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

By the end of a lockup, it’s typical for a company’s free float to rise to 50% to 60% of its value External link, so the supply of public shares can grow dramatically.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

After months of contentious debate, California officials visited Calabasas this week to float their new proposed rules on fire-safe landscaping in foothill communities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

To be considered, companies must meet thresholds for probability, valuation, float and other factors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

“If the castle’s on the shore, maybe we could build a boat or something, float down the river to the ocean?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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