I’m eligible to receive an equity refresh award from my company where I can choose between three different elections:
 
* 100% Stock Options
* 50% Stock Options / 50% Restricted Stock Units
* 100% Restricted Stock Units 
 
This is my first company that’s given me ESPP as a benefit and I’m unsure on which of the three is the best options - any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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If it's 1:1 in terms of quantity of RSU vs stock options, go RSU only. Hearsay it's about 1 RSU = 3 or 4 stock options but pls don't quote me on this

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Nowhere near enough info provided to make a decision.
Depends on relative values today, expected trajectory, your current financial position and risk appetite.

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There are positives and negatives to both stock and RSU. Generally, it boils down to fact that RSUs are less risky, as they don’t involve spending any money to get the stock.

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I'm a 50/50 person myself but it might be worth talking to a financial advisor for your situation. Not a bad idea in general.

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