Stock splits tend to get a lot of attention in the news. They can be fun and create a lot of buzz around a Stock. But why do companies do them? Are they beneficial to investors?

They can be. ... Well, actually it's a mixed answer. Stock splits usually happen because a stock price keeps rising. That's a good thing! However, the fundamental impact of stock splits and how they might impact your investing strategy isn't what you may think.

You can't control stock splits, but here is what you can do about them.

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Source Fool.com