Tech IndustryJul 8, 2021
Newfreka

Anyone buys their company stocks using ESPP?

Most companies give 10% discount on buying their stocks. Anybody does this? What are pros and cons? #uber #amazon #paypal #adobe TC: 21lpa YoE: 0

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Amazon __BRB Jul 8, 2021

Wondering why anyone wouldn't do that? That ain't free money basically? Buy 10% cheaper and then sell, there will be short term capital tax but still there would be profit right? Anyway amazon doesn't have ESPP.

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freka OP Jul 8, 2021

What if stock price goes down? Wouldn't that be loss? Sorry for noob question

LinkedIn LaudJejus Jul 9, 2021

No because you can sell it the very day they are awarded to you. So at the minimum you will have 10% profit.

Microsoft chadmaxx Jul 9, 2021

Close your eyes and take espp

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freka OP Jul 9, 2021

Thanks. Do people hold these stocks or sell immediately for short term capital gain?

Microsoft chadmaxx Jul 9, 2021

HOLD for amzn/aapl/googl/msft