Differentiate between share outstanding and float.

The major differences between share outstanding and float are as follows −

Share Outstanding

• These are shares held by stakeholders, company officials and investors in public domain.

• Contains both stock float and restricted shares.

• Contains all shares of company held by its investors.

• It is used to calculate market capitalisation and earnings per share (EPS).

• It provides voting right and ownership right.

• Private or public limited company will issue these kinds.

• It has low risk.

Float

• It is share issued by company to public and available to investors for trading in stock market.

• Contains only float stock.

• It is available for public.

• It acts as determinant of financial calculations.

• Won’t provide voting right and ownership right.

• Issued by public companies (listed in stock exchange).

• It has high risk.

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Published on 27-Jul-2020 08:20:23

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