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You actually do not own the capital until it vests, and the amount that vests (which could have greatly appreciated) is all taxed as income.

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That's just accounting treatment. Doesn't change the financial fact that it can be replicated with a cash bonus the same size as the original grant.

No, it can't because you lose unvested shares if you leave before they vest. Have you ever been granted RSUs?

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That's just accounting treatment. Doesn't change the financial fact that it can be replicated with a cash bonus the same size as the original grant.

No, it can't because you lose unvested shares if you leave before they vest. Have you ever been granted RSUs?

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