<topic sku="dlxbiz" tNum="289612" author="sallyh" xmlns="x-schema:hhTopicSchema.xml"><index><title>Learn about stock splits on underlying stocks on which you own options</title><category fLocale="cdn">investing</category><klink type="cncpt">Tell me about stock splits on underlying stocks on which I own options</klink></index>
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<p>If you own an option and the underlying stock splits, you need to reenter your option information with the post-split information. First, delete your original option transaction. <alink type="prcdr" href="deleteatransaction.xml"/> Then, using the information you receive from your broker, enter your option transactions again. Be sure to use your original transaction dates and the post-split stock information. </p>