The Bull Oak Journal

A biweekly newsletter from our Founder & Portfolio Manager, Ryan A. Hughes. Straight talk on markets, taxes, and money. Read by 2,700+ people who value clear thinking.

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Restricted Stock Units and Concentrated Stock: A Complete Guide

Key Takeaways: For many professionals in tech, biotech, and other high-growth industries, company stock starts as a valuable part of compensation. It can eventually become one of the largest pieces of their net worth. That ownership may come through RSUs, Restricted Stock Awards (RSAs), or stock options. The challenge is that a benefit designed to...

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Why You Should Probably Avoid Direct Indexing at All Costs

There’s a new-ish investment strategy out there (new-ish to retail investors, at least), direct indexing, that’s gaining popularity among high-income earners. It seems to be on the radar of many people, as we’ve had numerous conversations with prospects and clients on this topic lately. Direct indexing, in a nutshell, is a pretty straightforward process: create...

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