Free float affects share liquidity and the likelihood of inclusion in indices. When determining the number of shares to be offered in an IPO, Borsa Istanbul's market listing requirements are taken into account.
Related terms
Initial public offering (IPO)A company's shares being offered to investors for the first time with CMB approval and starting to trade on the exchange.Borsa IstanbulThe exchange in Turkey on which shares, debt instruments, derivatives and precious metals are traded.Bonus issueIssuing shares to shareholders by adding a company's internal resources (reserves, retained earnings, capital adjustment differences) to its capital.Capital Markets Board (CMB)The independent administrative authority responsible for regulating and supervising capital markets in Turkey.Capital Markets Law No. 6362The principal law governing the operation of capital markets in Turkey, the obligations of issuers and the powers of the CMB.Corporate governance principlesPrinciples set by the CMB for listed companies concerning shareholders, public disclosure, stakeholders and the board of directors.
Last updated: October 22, 2026 · This definition is for general information only.