As we’ve previously said, equity compensation in general—and stock options in particular—is a critical component of any startup company’s ability to recruit and retain talent. But there is perhaps ...

As new traders flood the market, a return to the basics may help novices understand the fundamentals of options trading. Stock options are contracts that represent the right to buy (or sell) shares of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bruce makes the law and tax code understandable to everyone. When you receive a grant of stock options, it is imperative that you ...

Today we are discussing why we sell options, what the benefit is for us and the downside could be. One of the primary benefits of selling options is, of course, collecting premium.

RSUs and stock options differ significantly in how they’re granted and taxed, as well as the level of risk to investors. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Determine the company’s primary goals in granting equity compensation to executives and other service providers (collectively, service providers). Common goals for equity compensation awards include: ...

Amid growing fears of a stock-market bubble and correction, financial advisors are factoring in ways to shield stock-option planning from the impact. Widespread fears about a stock-price bubble ...

A Business Insider analysis of more than a decade's worth of executive compensation data suggests that some corporate leaders could be enriching themselves by timing market-moving announcements around ...