Risk and reward. Those which take the biggest risks will get the biggest rewards.
The question is are you willing to put that much risk in where you work. Every situation is different, but I am of the opinion that if a person is saving enough (10-15% of income) and has enough in their budget to live on (based on salary component) then getting stock options, participating in a company stock purchase plan, or dabbling in individual stocks is a good thing. It can significantly boost returns relative to the rest of portfolio.
I am always shocked at the people here which always recomend to avoid stocks, avoid company stock, or sell a holding simply because it does not suit their own risk tolerance.
Never let anyone tell you how much risk you should be comfortable taking.
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