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So, if I'm holding un-vested RSUs in a tech start-up, it isn't a financial instrument because the monetary contract stipulates that I can't _trade_ it?
by leesalminen 6y ago
So, if I'm holding un-vested RSUs in a tech start-up, it isn't a financial instrument because the monetary contract stipulates that I can't _trade_ it?
- TheNorthman 6y agoNo, unvested RSUs are financial instruments for the same reason life insurance is. Your unvested RSUs accumulate cash-value over time and can be traded at the time of vesting. One might call them a derivative financial instrument. Regular insurance doesn't accumulate cash-value and therefor is not a financial instrument.