SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Technology Stocks : Orbital Engine (OE)
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: Dr Mike who wrote (4532)10/17/2000 9:03:53 AM
From: q39  Read Replies (1) of 4908
 
Everyone needs to remember that if you exercise an option you have to invest some money from your personal accounts because you are buying the stock, albeit at a discount. Taking profits immediately is therefore commonplace. This is why most options traders just close the position.

P.S. I tend to vote against issuance of options on my proxies (except for way out-of-the-money ones) because they dilute the stock and most employees, even corporate officers, will sell the shares received from exercised in-the-money ones right away. The reason I vote for well out-of-the-money options is that A) by then, I will probably have sold my stock or B) the dilution is worth the cash received or C) I'm so far ahead I don't care at all.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News