My employer offers me an ESOP plan. Each year depending on our vested percentage, we get as dividend check from our stock. I'm thinking of putting it into an IRA as oppsed to putting it into the ESOP. Would I be better off with a regular IRA, a Roth IRA, or just leaving it in the ESOP?

Also, is there a minimum amount I will have to put into an IRA each year?

Thanks for any advice.