When you leave a private firm, can you keep vested stock options(not converted stocks)?Any risks converting?
Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at
8:26 am
I am trying to assess pros and cons in holding stock options vs holding stocks. Are there any liabilities in holding stocks in private firms (from law suits, bankruptcy etc)?
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You best ask the Human Resources or accounting departments of that firm.
Using the term vested sounds like you should be able to keep them.
The main benefit of options is that you know what you will make before deciding to exercise the options – pretty low risk without tying up any money.
With actual stocks you do tie up your money and the big risk is that the company goes bankrupt and then you lose all your $$$.
Good Luck!
~ Blue