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system
what should i do with the stock from my employee stock purchase plan?
user
while my margin is not nearly as good as yours, i sell out early.  i generally think it's a bad idea to hold any single stock, as they can vary wildly in value.  however, as you mention, it's advantageous to hold for one year.  read more about capital gains taxes here and here.
assistant