One might argue that stock splits are nothing but sub-division of shares but consider the case of a small investor with a portfolio size of just Rs 1 lakh. Owning a single share of MRF would be out of question as the per share price is around Rs 1.3 lakh. And if she happens to want a pie of Maggie-maker Nestle India, buying just one share would make it 27% of the portfolio.