Stock splits increase a company's share count and reduce its share price, making the Stock more affordable. But the real value in a Stock split is what it implies about the underlying company. Stock splits are only necessary after substantial and lasting share price appreciation, which rarely happens without solid financials and some type of competitive advantage.

The companies listed below have split their stocks in the last few years, and all of them have some quality that sets them apart from peers.

I would not fault investors for owning any of the stocks listed above. But some look more compelling than others right now. Read on to find out why The Trade Desk is worth buying.

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