What is Bonus Shares?
Bonus Shares (also called bonus issue) — Free additional shares issued to existing shareholders from a company’s reserves, in a set ratio.
In simple terms
A 1:1 bonus doubles your share count; the price adjusts proportionally.
Why Bonus Shares matters when you invest
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Bonus Shares — frequently asked questions
What is Bonus Shares?
Free additional shares issued to existing shareholders from a company’s reserves, in a set ratio.
What does Bonus Shares mean in the stock market?
Free additional shares issued to existing shareholders from a company’s reserves, in a set ratio. A 1:1 bonus doubles your share count; the price adjusts proportionally.
Can you give an example of Bonus Shares?
A 1:1 bonus doubles your share count; the price adjusts proportionally.
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