I recommend a buy rating for YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF due to its current 160%+ dividend yield and high implied volatility of MSTR stock. Both readings are near peak levels since the fund's inception, adding up to a very skewed reward/risk curve. Looking ahead, I see Bitcoin price to display large volatility due to a mix of ongoing catalysts.
MSTY's ~130% distribution yield has helped the fund generate over $2.28B in AUM and inspired multiple fund companies to launch their own funds such as Harvest's MSTY:CA. Canadian investors need to beware that MSTY:CA and MSTY have fundamentally different strategies that'll lead to different results. MSTY uses a synthetic covered call strategy selling MSTR calls and credit spreads covering 100% of its portfolio.
MSTY ETF offers income investors triple-digit yields by selling out-of-the-money call options on MSTR, a leveraged Bitcoin proxy. Despite high returns, MSTY should be a small part of a diversified portfolio due to risks like MSTR's solvency and Bitcoin's future. MSTY's active management helps maintain NAV, but investors should be cautious of rapid market corrections and fund management costs.
I believe MSTY's 100% dividend yield is sustainable due to BTC's high volatility, as the ETF can generate substantial option premiums from MSTR's price swings. By monetizing MSTR's volatility to generate income, MSTY is appealing for income-oriented or more prudent investors seeking Bitcoin exposure. MSTY can outperform MSTR in range-bound markets, moderate bullish movements, and even declining BTC markets by offsetting losses with premium income.
Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF offers a staggering 101.75% distribution rate by selling short-dated, slightly out-of-the-money calls on volatile MicroStrategy stock. The ETF's high distribution rate is driven by expensive call options on MicroStrategy, but it requires active management, and it is very unlikely to be sustained over time. Despite skepticism about covered call strategies, the ETF's current environment and MicroStrategy's bullish activity on Bitcoin make it an interesting buy.
On Thursday, YieldMax launched the YieldMax AI & Tech Portfolio Option Income ETF (GPTY), the latest addition to YieldMax's ever-growing fund library. Primarily, the goal of GPTY is to provide current income to its investors.
MicroStrategy Incorporated has surged over 400% this year, with the Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF offering an alternative to direct stock investment. The MSTY ETF generates monthly income by selling options on MSTR stock, capping upside but providing substantial distributions, albeit with high downside risk. MSTY's performance is closely tied to MSTR's volatility, impacting option income potential and overall returns.
I recommended YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) for diversified income source and potential Bitcoin exposure, especially with expected tailwinds in 2025. MSTY is an actively managed option income ETF that generates monthly income by selling call options on MSTR, aiming for high yields and capped price gains. Despite Bitcoin's volatility, MSTY offers a strategic way to gain exposure while generating substantial income, making it a valuable addition to a diversified portfolio.
Bitcoin's volatility presents an opportunity to maximize gains, particularly with the YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY). MSTY's call-option-selling strategy generates strong distributions, especially with MicroStrategy Inc.'s (MSTR) high implied volatility, making it an excellent vehicle for variable monthly income. The fund's recent near-doubling of AUM, with a forward yield potentially reaching 130% amid ongoing market volatility.
A 45% forward dividend yield is not “free money.” Income strategy or trading as well, caution is required. MSTY employs covered call and credit call spread strategies, which can limit gains in bullish markets and incur losses in bearish markets. MSTY may perform well in a sideways market or a slight downtrend of MSTR.
MSTY carried a tremendous distribution rate of 197.8%, and a total return since inception of 157%. Despite this return, it has still underperformed MSTR, its underlying. However, MSTY may have a place in a portfolio because of its exposure to BTC and volatility-harvesting through the synthetic covered call strategy.
The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF generates high monthly income by trading options on MicroStrategy stock, leveraging its volatility tied to Bitcoin. MSTY employs a synthetic covered call strategy, buying call options and selling put options, then selling call options to generate premium income. The fund offers a high distribution rate of 79%, but its upside potential is capped, making it ideal for income-focused investors.