Dude, in your scenario, you lost 50% before the split. Like in every case losing that amount, the price will then need to appreciate 100% to breakeven. So $5 to $10, not $50. 100 x $1.00 = $100 100 x $0.50 = $50 10 x $5.00 = $50 10 x $10.00 = $100