Blum Holdings Inc (BLMH)

[Art Vandeley]

The actual float is somewhere in between because that 76,535,511 figure for shares held by Principal owners incudes common shares issuable to them upon conversion of preferred shares.


If you want to account for all the shares, just use the pre-conversion O/S as that is what that number is. Float and O/S are not the same thing.

Float is O/S less restricted shares.

192,246,031 Float

no that is not the float, that is the O/S pre-conversion of shares.

If you want to subtract the shares held by insiders from the float

No you don't subtract shares held by insiders from the float, that is how you get the float. O/S - restricted (insiders shares and other restricted shares) = float.

If you want to subtract the shares held by insiders from the float

192,246,031 Float
-76,535,511 Principle owners
115,710,520 Float

that is ok, or a number somewhere between 115,710,520-192,246,031.

But I prefer to use the 192,246,031 max in the float figure based on the break down previously provided. It account for all the shares.

Shares Outstanding Vs. Float


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Lower float stocks may have larger peaks and valleys.


Knowing the basic difference between shares outstanding versus float is simple. However, truly understanding this difference will go a long way in helping you become a better investor by helping you assess the risks and rewards of a particular stock. Have a question? Get an answer from a personal finance professional now!


Shares Outstanding

Shares outstanding are the total number of shares issued by a company. It is the basis from which you can perform ratio analysis on a stock. Knowing the outstanding number of shares allows you to calculate earnings per share, book value per share, and many other factors that can help you with valuation and comparative analysis. Identifying the number of shares outstanding helps you figure out the market capitalization of the company. To reach this figure, simply multiply the stock price by the number of outstanding shares.


Float



The float is the number of shares outstanding minus shares held by insiders of the company. It is the available supply for buying or selling by the public. For example, let's say that company ABCD had 30 million shares outstanding and insiders owned 5 million shares. That makes the float 25 million. It's important to keep in mind that the smaller the float is, the more volatile a stock can trade. Low float stocks are more easily influenced by the buying and selling of investors or traders. Your particular investing style will dictate whether you invest in low float or high float stocks.




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