I have accumulated a lot of company stock in my 401K and as restricted stock. I didn’t plan it, but their stock has done well over the past 15 years by splitting and rising in value. What makes it different from the publicly traded one? I was laid off so want to make sure I don’t throw away something I can’t get back. I know the UNP one always finishes the year strong, especially after a mass layoff.
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Call HR, they should still be able to answer these questions instead of anonymous people online
The company stock in your 401k is pretty much the same as publicly traded stock. It's priced in mutual fund "units", so it will have a different price than what's reported by the stock exchange, but the ROI and dividends will be exactly the same. And like everything else in your 401k, you don't lose it.
Can't comment on restricted stock.