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Restricted Stock Units

RSUs are one of the most common forms of equity compensation at public tech companies – and one of the most misunderstood. Each RSU represents a promise to deliver a share of company stock upon vesting, at which point the full value is taxed as ordinary income. Knowing when to sell, how to manage concentration risk, and how RSUs fit into your overall tax and financial plan is what separates employees who build wealth from those who watch it erode. Leaf through the articles below to learn how RSUs work and how to make the most of them.

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