Fact checked by Katrina Munichiello Reviewed by Samantha Silberstein Share ownership in a private company is usually quite difficult to value due to the absence of a public market for the shares.

Greg Daugherty has worked 25+ years as an editor and writer for major publications and websites. He is also the author of two books. Dr. JeFreda R. Brown is a financial consultant, Certified Financial ...

RSUs are company shares you receive from your employer as part of your overall compensation. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us ...

Corporate insiders must sell company shares to meet financial goals but also need to avoid insider trading. A Rule 10b5-1 trading plan offers some protection. When you work at a public company, you ...

Shares outstanding is the total number of shares a company has released to the public and its insiders, including employees, executives and founders. These shares are also referred to as issued shares ...