Split stocks

[Amuthini]

When a stock splits is it usually followed by an increase in share price, or decrease? or does it have no bearing at all.

[Nyte]

Just pick a few stocks that have split and look at their prices.

[Sylvestre]

In VERY!!!!! general terms, splits are a good thing. Reverse splits are a negative thing.
Now, obviously, there are examples of the opposite all over.

For many reasons (more psychological than scientific), companies like their share price to fall within a range. Splits usually mean the price has risen above a point that the company wants it to sell at. Voila - a split occurs.
Since they normally occur due to the price rising over time, it's generally viewed as a postive move.

However you should always, always pay special attention to a company when they make changes like splits etc. These are strong signs of something (you don't know whether it's positive or negative until you dig).

[deuce]

from what ive noticed, share price drops shortly after a split, but it bounces back relatively quickly.


side note:
i just had a stock do a 70:1 reverse split.
im pissed off.

[rfdrfd]

from what ive noticed, share price drops shortly after a split, but it bounces back relatively quickly.


side note:
i just had a stock do a 70:1 reverse split.
im pissed off.

Whao..... well, if it makes you feel better, I'm still holding Nortel !! 1:10 r. split was it?