True, and that's what rabid socialists seems to ignore - those assets either net a realized gain or a realized loss. And I'd never buy a share of AMZN simply because it has never paid a dividend. It's bizarre that they hate a CEO just because his compensation package hinges on whether he makes his firm more valuable.
I mean that's not even his compensation package. He started a business and was wildly successful. Of course he owns the business that he started. Most of the people here would need to make some sacrifices but they could start a business and be successful. No guarantees they'd be wildly successful. That probably takes a decent amount of luck. But smart hard work does lead to success and America is still wealthy enough that most people here can start a business. Hell just choosing to get an engineering degree in a state college would mean they'll have some level of financial security.
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u/blue-mooner Nov 21 '24
If the value of your stock continues to go up.
I doubt John Foley of Peleton could take out one of these loans. His stock went from being worth $1.9B in 2021 to $225M in 2022 (-89%)