NVIDIA has announced a 10-for-1 stock split, and the financial world is buzzing. If you’re a trader, this is news you won’t want to miss. Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming changes and how they will impact your NVIDIA holdings.
What’s Happening?
NVIDIA ($NVDA), the semiconductor giant, will be undergoing its sixth stock split. This means that starting June 10, 2024, NVIDIA shares will trade at one-tenth of their current price. The split aims to make the stock more accessible to a broader range of investors.
What Does This Mean for You?
For those holding NVIDIA CFDs, here’s how the stock split will affect your positions:
- Increased Number of Shares: For every 1 (one) CFD of NVIDIA shares you hold at market close on June 7, you will receive 9 (nine) additional CFD shares. This means that if you currently hold 10 shares, you will end up with 100 shares after the split.
- Adjusted Values: Along with the increase in the number of shares, the open price, take profit, and stop loss values of your positions will be divided by 10 (ten). This adjustment ensures that the overall value of your holdings remains the same, even though the number of shares has increased.
Example:
Let’s break it down with an example. If you hold 1 CFD share at today’s price of approximately $1,089.54, after the split, you will have 10 CFD shares priced at $108.95 each. This adjustment maintains the total value of your investment while increasing the number of shares you hold.
Important Dates to Remember:
- June 7, 2024: If you own NVIDIA CFDs, you will be issued extra shares after market close.
- June 10, 2024: The market opens with 1/10th the price on $NVDA.
Why Is NVIDIA Splitting Its Stock?
NVIDIA’s stock has seen significant appreciation, up more than 90% this year and over 200% in the past 12 months. The company’s semiconductor chips play a crucial role in training and running artificial intelligence models, contributing to this impressive growth. The last stock split was in July 2021, where NVIDIA issued three new shares for every one outstanding (a 4-for-1 split).
Why Do Companies Split Their Stock?
Stock splits increase the number of outstanding shares without changing the company’s overall value. This makes the shares more affordable for individual investors, potentially improving liquidity and attracting more buyers.
NVIDIA’s 10-for-1 stock split is a significant event that offers exciting opportunities for investors. Stay informed and make sure your trading strategies are aligned with these upcoming changes. Happy trading!
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