Does a stock split make me richer?

No. A stock split is like asking the bank to break a ₹2,000 note into four ₹500 notes. You have more individual pieces of paper, but the total purchasing power is exactly the same. Your portfolio value does not jump up just because a split occurred.

Why do stock prices often rally after a split is announced?

Psychology and Liquidity. When an expensive stock like IRCTC drops from ₹4,000 to ₹800 after a split, thousands of retail investors who couldn't afford a single share previously rush in to buy it. This fresh wave of demand often drives the stock price higher in the weeks following the split.

What is an Ex-Split Date vs Record Date?

The Record Date is the day the company checks its books to see who owns the stock. The Ex-Split Date is usually one day before the Record Date. To be eligible to receive the split shares, you MUST purchase the stock exactly one day before the Ex-Split Date. If you buy on the Ex-date, you bought it at the new cheaper price anyway.

What is a Reverse Stock Split?

A reverse split consolidates shares. If you own 100 shares of a dying penny stock trading at ₹2, and they announce a 10-for-1 reverse split, you will wake up with only 10 shares, but the price will be manually inflated to ₹20. Companies usually do this to avoid getting delisted by the exchange because their share price fell too low.

What happens to my Call and Put Options during a stock split?

The exchange automatically adjusts all F&O strike prices and lot sizes to completely neutralize the split. If a stock splits 1:2 (price halves), a ₹1000 Call Option Strike is automatically adjusted down to a ₹500 Strike, and the lot size of 500 is doubled to 1000. Option traders do not lose or gain money due to the split.

How is a Stock Split different from a Bonus Share Issue?

Financially, the effect on your portfolio value is identical. However, mechanically they are very different. A stock split officially reduces the 'Face Value' of the share (e.g., from ₹10 to ₹2). A bonus issue issues new shares out of the company's free cash reserves without touching the Face Value.

What happens if a split ratio results in a fractional share?

In the Indian stock market, fractional shares do not exist. If a 3-for-2 split leaves you mathematically owing 2.5 shares, the company will credit you 2 whole shares, and physically deposit the cash value of the 0.5 share directly into your linked bank account.

Do stock splits affect dividend payouts?

Since you now own more shares, the company will proportionally adjust its 'dividend per share' downward. If a company used to pay ₹100 per share, and undergoes a 1:10 split, they will now declare a ₹10 dividend per share. Your total dividend cash received remains exactly the same.

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The Stock Split Calculator helps investors understand how stock splits affect their holdings. When a company splits its stock, the number of shares increases while the price per share decreases proportionally—keeping your total investment value the same.

How Does the Stock Split Calculator Work?

A stock split divides existing shares into multiple new shares. The calculator shows your new share count and adjusted price per share based on the split ratio. Common split ratios include 2:1 (2 new shares for each old share) and 5:1.

New Shares = Old Shares × (Split Ratio)

Where:

• Split Ratio = New Shares ÷ Old Shares (e.g., 2:1 means ratio of 2)
• New Price = Old Price ÷ Split Ratio
• Total Value remains unchanged immediately after split

Forward Split (2:1, 5:1): Increases shares, decreases price proportionally
Reverse Split (1:2, 1:10): Decreases shares, increases price proportionally
Purpose: Make shares more affordable for retail investors
Tax Impact: No immediate tax liability on stock splits

Example: 5:1 Stock Split Calculation

Ravi holds Infosys shares before a 5:1 stock split.

Before Split:
• Shares Owned: 100 shares
• Price per Share: ₹7,500
• Total Value: ₹7,50,000

After 5:1 Split:
• New Shares: 100 × 5 = 500 shares
• New Price: ₹7,500 ÷ 5 = ₹1,500 per share
• Total Value: ₹7,50,000 (unchanged)

Ravi now has 500 shares at ₹1,500 each—same total value but more liquid shares!

Forward Split vs Reverse Split

Understanding when companies use each type:

Aspect	Forward Split	Reverse Split
Share Count	Increases	Decreases
Share Price	Decreases	Increases
Why Companies Do It	Make shares affordable	Meet listing requirements
Investor Perception	Generally positive	Often cautionary sign

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Stock Split Calculator: New Price & Quantity (2026)

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Example: 5:1 Stock Split Calculation

Forward Split vs Reverse Split

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Example: 5:1 Stock Split Calculation

Forward Split vs Reverse Split

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