On July 18, 2022, Alphabet (GOOGL) executed a 20-for-1 stock split, meaning investors who previously held one Class A share of GOOGL would now receive an additional 19 shares. Although this event has led to the stock price being more affordable for investors, there may be another reason behind Google’s intentions.

The term “stock market” refers to the collection of markets and exchanges such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the S&P 500, where the activities of buying, selling, and issuance of shares of publicly traded companies take place.

Investing is a great way to stack your coins and build wealth. Several investments can help you to accumulate money over some time. Some high-risk investments are more volatile than others. Regarding investing, volatility means that your investments are liable to change rapidly and unpredictably.

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