A stock split happens when a company increases the number of its shares by dividing each existing share into multiple shares.
For example, in a 2-for-1 stock split, if you own 10 shares, you would receive 20 shares. At the same time, the price per share is adjusted proportionally, so the overall value of your holding does not change solely because of the split.
Stock splits do not create an immediate profit or loss; they simply change the number of shares you own and the price per share.