What is a stock split, and how does etoro handle them?
Last updated: 12 August 2026
A split is a market event in which a company divides its existing shares into multiple shares according to a specified ratio. For example, if the ratio is 2:1, the stockholder will have 2 shares for every share previously held.
As a result, the value of each share is lowered by the same ratio to offset the artificial rise in value, whilst maintaining the same overall value.
How does etoro handle a stock split?
Before the market opens, both the number of units you hold and the asset’s price are adjusted in line with the issuing company’s terms and conditions, ensuring that all subsequent profit calculations are correct.
What if I hold a CFD position?
CFD positions are handled in the same manner as positions backed by the underlying asset.
Learn how Stock Margin positions are handled in the event of a stock split
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