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Technology Stocks : Apple Inc.
AAPL 278.75-0.7%3:59 PM EST
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To: Zen Dollar Round who wrote (170652)6/9/2014 3:07:38 PM
From: Stock Puppy  Read Replies (2) of 213173
 
Critics would argue that a stock split is a non-event. They're convinced that a split is simply an accounting function with no relationship to stock performance. In fact, they think investors are "foolish" to believe there is any money to made from something as unimportant as a stock split. So who's right?"
Sigh.

Given that the stock market is, for a large part, psychological, these discussions are an awful lot like those heated discussions a few decades and centuries ago about how many angels fit on the head of a pin.

Or somewhat more current:
It's like the Oracle and the Architect (Matrix series - esp. Matrix Revolutions ending) arguing.

Mathematically it's correct - no difference.

Psychologically is what matters since it influences human reaction.

1+1 = 2

but when the one's are perceived as very large ones, then 1.xx + 1.xx = 3

And, also demand goes up somewhat, especially for the small investor.

It's a lot easier to poke away $100 at a time then $600.
For those of you who think otherwise, I congratulate you on growing up in nice stable and safe well to do environment.

For those of you who have seen the movie "Chicken Run" - remember the scene where the guyy says "It's all in me head"
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