Bonus issue
A bonus issue distributes additional shares to eligible holders in a stated ratio.
Plain-language meaning
A bonus issue distributes additional shares to eligible holders in a stated ratio.
Why it is useful
Bonus issue is useful as descriptive evidence when it is compared on the same definition, source, period, unit and exact listing. It is one input to research, not a verdict.
Where it appears in XMarketRadar
Look for Bonus issue in Corporate Actions, company timelines, portfolio warnings and dividend/action calendars for the exact exchange listing.
How it is calculated or sourced
Bonus issue is sourced or derived according to the definition shown above and the screen's disclosed provider, inputs, window and as-of time. Missing required inputs produce an unavailable result.
Inputs, period and unit
Read the disclosed inputs or source, observation period, bar interval, unit, native currency and scale. A value without its source and as-of context is incomplete; unlike units must not be combined.
Worked example
Illustrative only: A 1:4 bonus gives one additional share for every four eligible shares: 40 eligible shares become 50 after allotment, subject to the published record and entitlement rules.
What high and low mean
A higher or lower Bonus issue value is descriptive, not automatically good or bad. Meaning depends on the instrument, comparison period, method and related evidence.
Positive, negative and genuine zero
Positive and negative Bonus issue values retain the definition shown here. A genuine reported or computed zero is displayed as 0 and is not the same as missing evidence.
Limitations and common mistakes
Bonus issue may differ by provider definition, observation time, instrument and venue. Common mistakes are dropping units or dates, comparing unlike scopes, and treating a missing value as zero.
Market-specific differences
The concept is used across IND, GBR, CAN, AUS, but currency, price scale, session calendar, source field and regulatory definition can differ. XMarketRadar preserves the exact exchange context.
Suggested next steps
Open the related Corporate actions terms below, then follow the matching Help Centre task guide and inspect Bonus issue on an exact exchange listing. Confirm source, as-of time, units and unavailable reason before using it in research.
Educational information only; not investment advice or an order service.
This Bonus issue tutorial is educational and descriptive. It is not investment advice, a price prediction, a recommendation, or an instruction to buy, sell, rebalance or place an order.