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Long-term order is an order type that remains in effect until a specified date unless the transaction has been fulfilled or cancelled. If the trade is not executed, the long-term order will be cancelled after the end of the specified trading day. Long-term orders include "GOOD TILL DAY (GTD)" and "GOOD TILL CANCELLED (GTC)" orders.
Whether a corporate action will affect the execution of a long-term order mainly depends on if the corporate action will result in a change in the customer's shareholding, such as share consolidation and share split. Please refer to the following examples:
Share Consolidation
Reduce the number of shares outstanding and consolidate existing shares. Par value of each stock ↑, shareholders' shareholding ↓ market value, total shareholders' equity remain unchanged |
Example: If the customer holds 100 shares of company A and the current stock price is $5, the value of the stock held is 100*5=$500. If Company A merges 10 shares into 1 share, If the customer buys 100 shares before Due to the changes in the number of shares |
Share Split
Increase the number of shares outstanding and spin off existing shares. Par value of each stock ↓ Shareholders' shareholding ↑ Market value, total shareholders' equity remain unchanged |
Example: If the customer holds 100 shares of company A If Company A split from 1 shares into 10 share, If the customer sells 100 shares at $5 before the stock split, Due to the changes in the number of shares and |
The long-term order will be withdrawn on the Ex-Date of the corporate action, before the opening of the respective market. Please submit a new order if necessary.