SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF (SLYV) Stock Split History

SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on September 22, 2005 with the ratio of 3-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of SLYV owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 3 shares. The most recent stock split took place on June 13, 2018 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased SLYV stock's liquidity and made it more appealing to a larger group of investors. However, it's important to remember that a stock split only change the number of shares and the price per share with no impact on SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF's stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF has not made an official announcement regarding whether it will enact a stock split or reverse stock split, but it has a history of doing so when SLYV stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.