GLOSSARY

Share consolidation

IN PLAIN ENGLISH

A company combining several shares into one — a reverse split — which raises the price in proportion.

WHERE YOU MEET IT

Not adjusted by the app. Divide the shares on each earlier purchase by the ratio and leave its total cost unchanged.

WATCH OUT FOR

Fractions left over are often sold for cash, which is a small sale to record.

EXPLAINED IN

Fix a cost basis after a split or corporate action

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