This is an estimate of the total cost, grant price at which you buy the stock options multiplied by the number of options you are exercising, that would be deducted from your proceeds as a result of an exercise order. Actual exercise cost at time of order execution may be different. Top

SEC Rule 144 is a means by which restricted and control securities may be sold in compliance with federal law and regulations. Rule 144 requirements depend upon who owns the security, the length of time it has been owned, and how it was acquired. Rule 144 applies to the resale of restricted securities as well as to restricted and non-restricted sec [..]

Sets forth conditions for selling securities, which are the result of SEC registered merger or consolidation. Non-affiliates are not subject to resale restrictions. Affiliates of selling company who do not become affiliates of acquiring company are subject to volume restrictions and public information requirements for the first year, but do not hav [..]

Securities have this restriction if the securities are restricted but the stock owner is not an affiliate of the company, and the securities were acquired from the company or are affiliate of the company more than 2 years ago. Customers can sell this type of stock without having to satisfy most of the requirements of Rule 144. Top

Rule permitting the sale of unregistered securities in the open market, provided the shares were issued under a company benefit plan or compensation agreement prior to a company going public. An owner of these securities who is not considered an affiliate of the issuer may sell shares under Rule 701 (g)(3) without having to satisfy Rule 144 require [..]

See Control Persons, Insiders or Affiliates. Top

Alternative minimum tax (AMT) is a separate tax system, complimentary to the federal income tax system. The AMT system attempts to make sure that anyone who benefits from certain tax advantages will pay at least a minimum amount of tax. Top

These are certain times of the year when privileges to exercise your stock options may be restricted. Refer to your stock option plan rules for more information.

This is earnings from the sale of a security at a higher price than the original purchase price. Also, a specific long term objective for many mutual funds. Top

This is a tax on profits from the sale of certain assets such as securities and real estate. Top