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Floating security

Definition 1 A security which is bought and held in Street name with the expectation that it will be quickly resold at a Profit. Definition 2 Any part of a New issue which is unsold.

Related Terms: 9 CTA, ECU, FIN, New issue, NSO, Profit, SEC, Street name, Sue
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