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Yes. That was my point.
> That’s only a tax advantage if you get options in a worthless company that later becomes valuable.
What? Since 2010, most large companies had their stock prices double, triple or even more.
> For public companies, you can reap this advantage yourself by buying and holding their stock using your cash compensation.
Except you don't get all your salary upfront.
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Yes. That was my point.
> That’s only a tax advantage if you get options in a worthless company that later becomes valuable.
What? Since 2010, most large companies had their stock prices double, triple or even more.
> For public companies, you can reap this advantage yourself by buying and holding their stock using your cash compensation.
Except you don't get all your salary upfront.