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Equity without surprises.

Understand ISOs, NSOs, RSAs, and RSUs—and the tax events that follow.

Model grant value, vesting schedules, exercise timing, and liquidity events so equity-heavy compensation does not surprise you at tax time or when shares unlock.

Tech and growth-company employees often have more wealth in unvested equity than in their 401(k). ISOs, NSOs, RSUs, and RSAs each carry different tax timing, AMT exposure, and liquidity constraints.

QuantRidge maps vesting cliffs, in-the-money value, and exercise scenarios so you plan before tender offers, IPO lockups, or 10b5-1 windows—not after the withholding shock.

Equity comp is not just a cap table curiosity; it is a core part of your wealth plan when it vests.

RSU grant

4,000 shares

25% vested
ISORSUcliff @ month 12

Grant types demystified

ISOs offer potential long-term capital gains treatment but may trigger AMT at exercise. NSOs create ordinary income at exercise. RSUs typically vest into income automatically. RSAs have their own 83(b) election nuances. The platform explains timing implications at a high level.

  • Side-by-side ISO vs NSO vs RSU treatment
  • Vesting schedule visualization with cliff markers
  • In-the-money value vs strike price

Equity Compensation

Grant types demystified

Plan for liquidity events

IPO lockups, tender offers, and secondary sales each change what you can sell and when. Model net proceeds after tax withholding and estimate how concentration affects total portfolio risk.

Equity Compensation

Plan for liquidity events

Exercise timing scenarios

Early exercise, cashless exercise, and hold-vs-sell paths have different tax and risk profiles. Run scenarios before your exercise window closes.

Equity Compensation

Exercise timing scenarios

Concentration risk

A single employer stock position can dominate net worth. See equity comp weight relative to diversified holdings and plan diversification as shares unlock.

Equity Compensation

Concentration risk

Capabilities inside QuantRidge

Purpose-built tools for equity compensation—connected to your accounts at app.quantridge.net.

Vesting schedule view

Cliff and monthly vest visualization with upcoming unlock dates.

Grant type comparison

ISO, NSO, RSA, and RSU treatment at a glance.

Exercise scenario modeling

Estimate tax and net shares for exercise timing choices.

AMT awareness

High-level ISO AMT exposure flags for CPA follow-up.

Liquidity event planning

IPO, tender, and 10b5-1 context in one workspace.

Concentration tracking

Employer stock weight vs diversified portfolio.

Platform depth

Grant math before you exercise

The equity compensation module animates vesting cliffs, tracks in-the-money value, and models exercise paths with estimated withholding. See what vests next quarter before it hits your W-2.

  • Vesting cliff animation with unlock timeline
  • Exercise vs hold scenario comparison
  • Estimated tax withholding on RSU vest
  • Portfolio concentration after liquidity events

Grant types

ISO, NSO, RSA, RSU

Scenarios

Exercise, sell, hold

RSU grant

4,000 shares

25% vested
ISORSUcliff @ month 12

How it works in QuantRidge

A practical workflow from setup to insight—designed for self-directed investors.

01

Enter grants

Add grant type, strike, shares, and vesting schedule.

02

Track vesting

Monitor upcoming cliffs and in-the-money value.

03

Model exercises

Compare tax and net proceeds across timing choices.

04

Diversify

Plan sales and reinvestment as concentration limits dictate.

Common questions

No. We model scenarios; elections and filings require your CPA or attorney.

Yes. Stack grants from refresher awards with independent vest schedules.

Illustrative only. Consult a tax professional for ISO exercise decisions.

Enter your latest 409A or fair market value estimate for modeling.

Put equity compensation on a stronger footing

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