RE: 1:100 Reverse Split4 Nov 2019 16:34
posted on ADVFN -
1:100....There is always a loss for investors in a Reverse Split. One always hears that the stock value will be the same despite whatever ratio. However, what you DO NOT hear is about the initial investment. The market fluctuates daily, so it can be unpredictable sometimes. When the market is down, unless you sell, there is no loss. Basically, you ride the wave, waiting for it to return to or above initial investment. Now, if the Reverse Split takes place BELOW your initial investment, you will receive the number of shares based on the current market value, NOT your initial investment. Since you did NOT sell, you can’t report the loss for taxes. Now, you will NEVER be able to RECOVER your losses with less shares, especially if the Reverse Split was 1:100, and if you sell now, your current shares/value does not equate to the initial investments. Now you have capital loss without you selling. Basically, it like you gave free money to the company or they robbed shareholders. Reverse Split good for the Company, bad for the shareholder. Doji Wan Kenobi