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Monday, 03/07/2016 2:27:06 PM

Monday, March 07, 2016 2:27:06 PM

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Share Count Assessment

When deciding whether to invest in a particular company, be aware of both the number of outstanding shares as well as the float. If the float is close to the number of outstanding shares, it could mean that company insiders are not completely committed to increasing the price of the company's stock. However, this scenario could also reduce the fear of large insider trades that could affect a stock's price in a negative way. Conversely, if the float is small and the majority of stocks are owned by insiders, a sell-off could pose a threat to stock price for common shareholders.

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