I am often asked my prediction for the market. I typically tell people the truth: I don’t know what the market will do, especially for the short term. Good news doesn’t necessarily translate into higher stock prices, and conversely, bad news doesn’t always translate into lower prices. Honestly, I don’t believe anyone can predict the […]
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Help! My Restricted Stock Units Just Vested. What Do I Do?
Many employees in the Bay Area, especially in Silicon Valley, have restricted stock units (RSUs) that have been granted to them by their employer. These RSUs are one method that your company uses to retain talent. Back in the 1990s, many companies used stock options for this purpose, but these have largely been replaced by […]
Are Markets Rigged Against You?
There has been a lot of news coverage of High Frequency Trading (HFT) and its effects on the markets following the publication of Michael Lewis’ new book, Flash Boys. Mr. Lewis is a well-respected financial journalist who has written several books about the market and investing including Liar’s Poker and The Big Short. Mr. Lewis’ contention […]