UPDATED! How do stock options, ESPPs, and restricted stock differ from the company stock fund or contribution offered under my 401(k) plan? 

401(k) plans are a type of broad-based, tax-qualified retirement plan funded by pre-tax contributions, unlike money used to exercise options or buy stock in your ESPP. Company stock in your 401(k) can be sold only for other investments in the plan (not to fund cash needs and purchases). You have more flexibility with the shares from your stock grants because...

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