Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

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A company-run program that allows employees to purchase company stock at a discount, often through payroll deductions. ESPPs provide an opportunity for employees to invest in the company they work for.

Expense ratio

Earned income

Earnings season

Employee stock option exercise and equity award agreement

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Employer-sponsored retirement account

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Exercise date

Equity compensation

Equity security

Exchange-traded fund (ETF)

Exercise

Exercise and hold

Exercise and sell