SPDR Retail ETF (XRT) Stock Split History

SPDR Retail ETF has split its stock 2 times since its initial public offering (IPO). The first stock split occurred on September 10, 2015 with the ratio of 2-for-1, meaning that for 1 share of XRT owned pre-split, shareholders then owned 2 shares. The most recent stock split took place on September 11, 2015 on a 2-for-1 basis.

These actions have increased XRT 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 Retail ETF's total market capitalization.

For more detailed information of SPDR Retail ETF's stock splits, view the table below:

The answer will depend on the decisions of the company's managers and market volatility. SPDR Retail 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 XRT stock prices become too high or too low for retail investors. Therefore, the ultimate decisions will certainly be made by SPDR Retail ETF's board of directors. Typically, no action is taken until its price per share reaches a specific threshold.