Billionaires Bet Big on Stock-Split Stocks for 2026

Stock splits are gaining traction as a strategic tool for companies aiming to enhance retail investor accessibility. Unlike reverse splits, traditional splits don't deter bullish sentiment—a fact underscored by billionaire investors aggressively accumulating positions in post-split equities.

Brookfield (BN 1.07%), the $1 trillion asset management giant, exemplifies this trend. Its recent three-for-two split via stock dividend reflects a deliberate effort to boost liquidity and retail participation. Hedge funds like Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management now hold 19% of their portfolio in BN, while Two Sigma Advisers—co-founded by John Overdeck and David Siegel—has significantly increased its stake.

The moves signal institutional confidence in split-adjusted stocks as long-term value plays. With liquidity and accessibility as key drivers, such corporate actions are increasingly viewed as catalysts rather than gimmicks in today's equity markets.