Retail broker TD Ameritrade buys Scottrade in $4 billion deal

: On October 24, 2016, TD Ameritrade revealed it would buy Scottrade to gain scale in an industry pressured by the rise of low-cost index funds and robo-advisors.

: For several months after the close, Scottrade operated as a separate entity to ensure a "seamless transition" for its clients.

In October 2016, TD Ameritrade announced a massive deal to acquire its rival, Scottrade Financial Services. This "helpful story" explains what happened during that merger and where those accounts are today. The Acquisition (2016–2017)

: The acquisition officially closed on September 18, 2017 . The Client Transition (2018)

: In February 2018 , Scottrade accounts were automatically migrated to the TD Ameritrade platform.

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