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Employee stock option

Employee stock options are a type of benefit that a company gives to certain employees. It allows the employee to purchase stock in the company at a discounted price. This means that if the price of the stock goes up, the employee can make money from their stock options. Like other stocks, an employee can buy and sell their stock at any time. Employee stock options are usually given in addition to other benefits, such as wages, bonuses, and health insurance.