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Free Float Shares Calculator

Find the number of shares available for public trading by excluding insider and institutional locked-up holdings.

Free Float Calculation

Total Outstanding Shares *

Shares Held by Insiders

Institutional Holdings (>5%)

Treasury Shares

Strategic Holdings

Restricted Shares

Current Stock Price (Optional)

Calculation Results

Free Float Shares

Free Float Percentage

Restricted Shares Total

Free Float Market Value

Liquidity Rating

Share Distribution Breakdown

Free Float

Insider Holdings

Institutional (>5%)

Treasury Shares

Strategic Holdings

Other Restricted

Key Metrics

Total Outstanding:

Available for Trading:

Total Restricted:

Float Ratio:

Market Value

Total Market Cap:

Free Float Value:

Restricted Value:

Understanding Free Float Shares

What is Free Float?

Free float represents the portion of a company's shares that are available for public trading. These shares are not held by insiders, large institutional investors, or other restricted parties.

Key Components

Insider Holdings: Shares held by company executives, directors, and employees
Institutional Holdings: Large stakes (>5%) held by institutions
Treasury Shares: Shares repurchased by the company
Strategic Holdings: Long-term strategic investments

Why Free Float Matters

Liquidity: Higher free float means easier buying and selling
Volatility: Lower free float can lead to higher price volatility
Index Inclusion: Many indices use free-float weighting
Takeover Risk: Low free float may indicate takeover protection

Formula

Free Float = Total Outstanding Shares - Restricted Holdings

Analysis Tips

High Free Float (>75%)

Generally indicates good liquidity and institutional interest

Medium Free Float (25-75%)

Moderate liquidity, analyze holder composition carefully

Low Free Float (<25%)

May have liquidity issues and higher volatility

Research Sources

Check 10-K filings, proxy statements, and financial databases

Regular Updates

Free float changes over time due to buybacks and insider trading

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