WIKIFX REPORT: Time to invest: the Google stock split is coming!

Google parent company Alphabet completed its second ever stock split at market close Friday. Investors who held shares at market close on July 1 were issued an additional 19 shares for each share owned a onetime “share dividend.” Google will officially start trading at the split adjusted price when markets open Monday morning, July 18. Google (GOOGL) closed at $2,235.55 on Friday, so shares are expected to open at roughly one-twentieth of that price- around $110 per piece. which will make them more affordable.

A stock split is an action through which a company issues extra stock to the shareholders at a chosen ratio. This is a good sign, showing that the stock has grown enough to justify a split. Splits don‘t affect clients’ profits. But they have an effect on the stock value, charts, pending orders, number of stocks in open positions, and opening prices.

The 20-for-1 split means Alphabet investors will receive an additional 19 shares for each one they already own. Which means After the upcoming split, existing shareholders will receive 19 extra shares. Those who could not afford to buy Google shares will get an opportunity to purchase them at a much lower price.

Therefore The split is just around the corner – dont miss the chance to trade Google shares with your Trading Broker.