My Trading Journal

How do I protect my trading capital?

Use stop-loss orders on every trade, never risk more than 1-2% per trade, diversify across assets, avoid overleveraging, and keep a trading journal.

What is a stock split and does it affect my investment value?

A stock split increases the number of shares outstanding while proportionally reducing the share price. A 2-for-1 split doubles your share count but halves the price per share — your total investment value is unchanged. Splits make shares more accessible at lower prices. A reverse split reduces share count and raises the price, often done by distressed companies to maintain listing requirements. Neither changes your actual wealth.