What is a fractional share?
A fractional share is a portion of a stock that is less than one full share and is typically a result of corporate actions such as stock splits or bonus shares. Fractional shares cannot be traded in the market and cannot be bought or sold.
General
- What does record date and ex-date mean?
 - What are takeovers?
 - How does Bigul square off positions?
 - Will eligibility for corporate action benefits be affected if stocks are pledged with Bigul?
 - What is book closure date?
 - Are shareholders eligible for corporate action benefits if the shares are sold on the ex-date/record date?
 - What is a fractional share?
 - What does delisting mean?
 - What should be done if someone missed applying for a delisting?
 - What is an FPO (Follow-on public offering)?
 - What is the impact of mergers and spin offs on shares?
 - Why were the shares not eligible for corporate action benefits even though they were purchased before the ex-date?