Shares that have been sold and are in the hands of stockholders are called:

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Shares that have been sold and are in the hands of stockholders are called outstanding shares. Issued shares refer to shares that have been authorized and are available to be sold, but may not necessarily be in the hands of stockholders. Treasury shares are shares that have been repurchased by the company itself. Underwritten shares refer to shares that are being sold in a public offering and have not yet been purchased by investors.

Shares That Have Been Sold and Are in the Hands