I want to set up a program with my company and broker in which I automatically exercise options and sell stock to pay a regularly expected bill as it's received, such as my child's tuition. Can this prearranged selling plan violate insider trading laws and my company's blackout rules?

SEC Law: Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans

I want to set up a program with my company and broker in which I automatically exercise options and sell stock to pay a regularly expected bill as it's received, such as my child's tuition. Can this prearranged selling plan violate insider trading laws and my company's blackout rules? This is premium content

You are in luck. SEC Rule 10b5-1 now provides an affirmative defense...

To read the rest of this answer, please sign in or register below.

Maximize your stock compensation gains and prevent mistakes!
Great content and award-winning tools!

You need to pay for Premium or Pro membership to access this feature. This will give you complete access to our award-winning content and tools on employee stock options, restricted stock/RSUs, SARs, and ESPPs.

Who becomes a Premium Member? See our long list of paid subscribers.

Are you a financial or wealth advisor? You'll want to learn more about MSO Pro Membership.



Username
Password

Forgotten your user name and password? Click here and we will try to help you find it.

Question or comments? Email support or call (617) 734-1979.