Psychological Factors Affect Your Stock Option Exercise Decisions

It is tempting to exercise and sell your stock options when your company's stock price hits new highs or becomes worryingly volatile. However, this decision may not be in your best long-term financial interest. This article examines the psychological factors that can, along with economic motives, influence your stock option choices.

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