float
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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
Such overweights relative to the float create an artificial demand for a stock that is greater than its publicly available supply, which could pose risks for index investors.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
To be added to the S&P 500, companies must meet eligibility requirements around things like market capitalization, float and profitability.
From MarketWatch • 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
The general marches toward the front door, and the three of them float behind her, with the Guardians following.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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Vocabulary lists containing float
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