I promised not post further that Missling non event cashless acquisition of incentive shares. I will just refer you to what I have already posted on that subject.
I have money at stake here that is potentially life changing. Free money, but it’s mine now. To pretend it won’t put a hole in my ass if it goes to zero is nonsense.
MUCH less than 1249 WOULD produce significant lifestyle changes. However, AVXL has NEVER been a significant portion of MY portfolio. I would NEVER be all in if only because of my age.
We do agree that once purchased investments ARE my money and not at all free. Now the 10/5 employer matching I do consider FREE money, even if I paid the taxes to characterize as a Roth.
Instead of cashing in to insure some value, he lets it ride. But you tell us he has nothing at stake.
Investor2014 has made some really stupid statements with regard to Missling's exercise of his options--the agenda is so obvious. He really has gotten too sloppy with his bashing, and it appears many have now caught on.