To my2cents

Welcome to the real world of investing. Its true, the little guy always get screwed. Once the director exercizes his stock option, he should have every right to sell, just as you and I do. Otherwise it is us that has the advantage. This is something we have to live with, or not own the stock.

Boards are not required to announce when they are going to grant stock options and never will. They do however, must have a stock option plan in place that is "supposed" to be public information. They must report events, not their thoughts. It is the investors responsibility to review this public information. I am sure most Companies do not part with this information easily, but it is your right to request it.

A legitimate public company usually gives out options once per year with some exceptions. They are being scrutanized closely for abuse since the options scandal. Any board not issuing them unfairly puts themselves in jeopardy.

A friendly suggestion; educate yourself with much greater DD before parting with your hard earned money.

Stop complaining, you have to blame yourself alone.