free float
The term "free float" can refer to shares available for public trading or the flexibility in project scheduling.
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Definition
C1Finance
(technical)The portion of a company's shares available for public trading, excluding those held by insiders or major stakeholders.
Example
- The company's free float increased after the major shareholders sold some of their holdings.
- Analysts often look at the free float to gauge a stock's liquidity.
C1Project Management
(technical)The amount of time a task can be delayed without affecting the start date of subsequent tasks.
Example
- We have a free float of two days before this delay impacts the next phase of the project.
- Understanding free float is crucial for effective project scheduling.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "free float":
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