Glossary · Equity
Restricted Stock Unit (RSU)
Equity grant that vests over time.
Definition
RSUs are equity grants that convert to company shares on a vesting schedule (typically 4 years). They are taxed as ordinary income at vest and are a major component of tech and executive pay.
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