<\/span><\/h3>\nAs I mentioned throughout this post, if you are an active trader, Scottrade is a great fit for you. And with the merger with TD Ameritrade, the features available to you should only increase.<\/p>\n
For passive investors, the merger is a good thing too, offering many no-fee investments that were otherwise off the table.<\/p>\n
But what they offer won’t be right for everyone. You still need to research and make sure they are offering you what you need to succeed as an investor.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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