Share Reconstruction vs Stock Split: Why Your Shares Change but Your Money Doesn’t
Sat Jan 24 2026
Many Nigerian investors panic when they wake up and suddenly see their shares reduced or multiplied.
But should you?
In this episode of The Nigerian Investor Podcast, Mudi and Aye break down stock splits and share reconstruction (reverse stock splits) in simple, practical language anyone can understand.
You’ll learn:
What share reconstruction really means
Why companies reduce shares but increase prices
How stock splits work during bullish markets
Why your total investment value stays the same
The difference between cosmetic changes vs real fundamentals
How these corporate actions appear in financial statements
What Nigerian investors should actually focus on (earnings, dividends, cash flow)
Whether you invest on the Nigerian Exchange Group or you’re just starting out, this episode will help you stop panicking and start thinking like a long-term investor.
🎯 Key takeaway:
Don’t react emotionally to corporate actions. Always connect them back to fundamentals.
👉 Like, share, and follow @TNIpodcaster to help more Nigerians access real financial education.
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Many Nigerian investors panic when they wake up and suddenly see their shares reduced or multiplied. But should you? In this episode of The Nigerian Investor Podcast, Mudi and Aye break down stock splits and share reconstruction (reverse stock splits) in simple, practical language anyone can understand. You’ll learn: What share reconstruction really means Why companies reduce shares but increase prices How stock splits work during bullish markets Why your total investment value stays the same The difference between cosmetic changes vs real fundamentals How these corporate actions appear in financial statements What Nigerian investors should actually focus on (earnings, dividends, cash flow) Whether you invest on the Nigerian Exchange Group or you’re just starting out, this episode will help you stop panicking and start thinking like a long-term investor. 🎯 Key takeaway: Don’t react emotionally to corporate actions. Always connect them back to fundamentals. 👉 Like, share, and follow @TNIpodcaster to help more Nigerians access real financial education.