The split does not change the value. If you bought $2000 worth of the stock then when it split next week your broker will automatically adjust the amount of shares you have so the value will be the same. You will still own $2000 worth of the stock with an adjusted amount of shares.
It’s not the case. It was a misprint in Forbes meaning Aug 21st or actual end of divened close. It think it was a misprint. It didn’t really make sense
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