floating securities

Definition 1
Bonds or preferred stocks which pay an interest rate that fluctuates according to a formula or in step with the market interest rate. also called floating rate securities, floaters.

Definition 2
Securities held in a broker's name to facilitate quick trading.

Definition 3
Units of a new stock issue not yet sold.

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