Equity compensation

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Non-cash compensation that represents ownership in a company, such as stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs). Equity compensation aligns the interests of employees and shareholders by giving employees a stake in the company's success.

Expense ratio

Earned income

Earnings season

Employee stock option exercise and equity award agreement

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Employer-sponsored retirement account

Exercise price

Exercise date

Equity compensation

Equity security

Exchange-traded fund (ETF)

Exercise

Exercise and hold

Exercise and sell