Thought Leadership November 1, 2019

E*TRADE Annual Stock Plan Participant Survey

Bridging knowledge gaps around stock plan benefits helps drive value and engagement for your participants
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Stock plan benefits drive participants’ perception of ownership and recognition

Stock plan benefits drive participants’ perception of ownership and recognition
59%
My stock plan provides me
with a sense of ownership in
the company
Stock plan benefits drive participants’ perception of ownership and recognition
59%
My contributions to my company’s performance are acknowledged through the equity grants I receive

Participants require assistance with understanding how their stock plan benefits work and potential tax implications

Understand their vesting schedule
59%
Understand their
vesting schedule
Understand how their stock plan benefits work
53%
Understand how their
stock plan benefits work
Understand the impact of taxes
31%
Understand the
impact of taxes

Stock plan participants are looking for guidance as it relates to important considerations as their vest date approaches and how to include their stock plan benefits into their overall financial strategy

Stock plan participants are looking for guidance as it relates to important considerations as their vest date approaches and how to include their stock plan benefits into their overall financial strategy

Overall information

48%
What actions can be considered when stock plan benefits
are granted and/or vested
39%
How stock plan benefits fit into an overall financial plan

Company-specific information

55%
Details about the specific stock
plan benefit received or eligible to participate in
51%
Educational guides and FAQs

Stock plan benefits can be one of the most appreciated ways to reward and ultimately engage your workforce. Companies should be thinking about education to address the need for more understanding around this valuable benefit.

E*TRADE is a leader in delivering innovative technology, tools, and educational resources to help your stock plan participants manage their benefits, empowering them with the knowledge and information needed to take ownership when investing for their financial future.

Source: The data referenced is derived from E*TRADE Securities LLC’s proprietary Annual Stock Plan Participant Survey conducted in April 2019. E*TRADE is not affiliated with PLANSPONSOR.

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The E*TRADE Financial family of companies provides financial services that include trading, investing, banking and managing employee stock plans.

Employee stock plan solutions are offered by E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services, Inc.

Securities products and services are offered by E*TRADE Securities LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

In connection with stock plan solutions offered by E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services, Inc., E*TRADE Securities LLC provides brokerage services to stock plan participants.

E*TRADE Financial Corporate Services, Inc. and E*TRADE Securities LLC are separate but affiliated companies.

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