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by RickS 4143 days ago
>The main difference between an RSU and a stock option is that the former may result in a direct cash outlay, whereas, in the latter case, you get shares. Of course, if you have a stock option you can choose to turn the stock into cash when you receive the option. If you have an RSU, depending on the agreement, you may not be able to receive stock, as the company may restrict you to receiving cash.

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