Equity Dilution vs. Stock Split: What's the Difference?

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When we enter the world of stocks, we'll encounter many new terms. As novice investors, we need to learn or at least understand various important terms in the stock market.

Equity Dilution and Stock Splits often confuse many novice investors because both increase the number of shares outstanding. However, if we examine them in depth, we'll find many differences, both in terms of purpose and impact on investors. So, what do you think are the differences between a stock split and equity dilution?