[kriro]

Are there any benefits to stock grants over purchasing stock yourself? I'm assuming there is no transaction cost? If so I'd just treat the grants as part of my portfolio and divest with the money I make from the job.

You have to believe in the company you work for to some degree. If you don't the smarter risk management move would be to move on to another company not to sell your grants.

Nevertheless the overall point is good. You should treat grants as an additional item depending on the same company you draw your income from.