What is the difference between stock options and RSUs?

Stock options give you the right to buy shares at a fixed price (strike price) after vesting. RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) are grants of actual shares that vest over time. RSUs are more straightforward; options require an additional exercise step and carry tax complexity.

What is the 90-day exercise window?

After you leave a company, you typically have 90 days to exercise vested options before they expire. This is a short window, especially if the strike price is high or the company is private. Our analysis flags short windows that could cost you your equity.

What is the difference between stock options and RSUs?

Stock options give you the right to buy shares at a fixed price (strike price) after vesting. RSUs (Restricted Stock Units) are grants of actual shares that vest over time. RSUs are more straightforward; options require an additional exercise step and carry tax complexity.

What is the 90-day exercise window?

After you leave a company, you typically have 90 days to exercise vested options before they expire. This is a short window, especially if the strike price is high or the company is private. Our analysis flags short windows that could cost you your equity.

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