choctaw, Rule 144 is for restricted stock. Rules vary but please see: <A HREF="http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/rule144.htm" target="_blank">http://www.sec.gov/investor/pubs/rule144.htm</A> and <A HREF="http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rule144.asp" target="_blank">http://www.investopedia.com/terms/r/rule144.asp</A> In general having rule 144 stock is not a good thing but I have made money on restricted stock. - Let me know if you need anything else --