Stock options give employees the right to purchase shares in their employing company at a fixed price in the future.

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Stock options are a form of compensation where employees are granted the right to purchase shares at a predetermined price (the exercise or strike price) in the future. The hope is that the company's stock price will increase over time, allowing the employee to purchase shares at a lower price and then sell for a profit.

Stock Options Give Employees the Right to Purchase Shares in Their