
On Monday, Netflix Inc’s (NASDAQ:NFLX) stock opened 90% lower than Friday’s close. But the drama is wholly illusory.
The company’s 10-for-1 stock split took effect at the open of trading on Nov 17, taking the share price from around $1,140 to about $110. Investors who held one share now own ten; their total investment value is unchanged, even if the chart looks catastrophic at first glance.