What happens in your Woxa account when a stock split occurs?

2 min. readlast update: 11.20.2023

When Stock Splits and Reverse Stock Splits occur, your Woxa account looks like this: 

1. In case of a Stock Split.

  • ABC Stock initially has one share priced at $20.
  • On the Woxa account, an investor opened a position with 50 shares with a market value of $1000.
  • If the company enacts a 1-for-2 stock split, the stock becomes two shares per $20 (or one share per $10) after the split. (Ratio 1:2)
  • As a result of the stock split, the investor will own 100 shares, with the market value remaining at $1000.

From Example,

  • The open price has decreased. (From $20 to $10 per share).
  • Units (The number of shares) are increased
  • The effect on the open position does not affect the position and the current Profit and Loss.

 

2. In the case of a Reverse Stock Split.

  • On the Woxa account, An investor owns 50 shares of XYZ stock with a market value of $1000.
  • If the company enacts a 2-for-1 reverse stock split, the stock becomes one share per $40 after the reverse stock split. (Ratio 2:1)
  • As a result of the reverse stock split, the investor will own 25 shares, with the market value remaining at $1000.   

From Example,

  • The open price has increased. (From $20 to $40 per share).
  • Units (the number of shares) are decreased.
  • The effect on the open position does not affect the position and the current Profit and Loss.
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