The 48% Dividend Mirage: Why Retirees Are Flocking to This High-Yield ETF Only to Lose Their Principal

I am going to be very blunt. Many retirees say they want income from their portfolio but refuse to sell shares to generate it.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 9, 2026

YieldMax's MSTR Is A Nightmare ETF, Despite Dreamy Dividends

MSTY has one of the most eye-catching yields in the ETF universe. But the number that should be keeping investors up at night isn't the yield, it's the check size.

24/7 Wall Street • Mar 5, 2026

MSTY: The 308% Yield Is A Total Myth

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY) advertises a 308% trailing yield, but this is driven by a collapsing NAV. The "yield" is mostly a mirage. MSTY's NAV has fallen 81% in the past year, with capital losses far outweighing distribution income, resulting in negative total returns. The fund's high yield is at risk of further decline due to its dependence on volatile, leveraged exposure to Strategy (MSTR) and, by extension, Bitcoin.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 25, 2026

MSTY: Buy For Income And Upside Exposure On Strategy

The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF is rated a buy for its consistent income and reduced exposure to MSTR's Bitcoin-driven volatility. MSTY's options strategies—covered calls and call spreads—allow investors to capture premiums while limiting downside, making it attractive in stagnant or declining MSTR scenarios. MSTR maintains robust reserves, supporting over 30 months of dividend coverage and 53 years with BTC reserves, mitigating payout and solvency risks.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 22, 2026

65% Yield from the YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (MSTY): Is It Real?

Straddling the intersection of cryptocurrency and the stock market, Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) stock tends to follow the price moves of Bitcoin (CRYPTO:BTC) but also has a mind of its own.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 17, 2026

MSTY's 102% Yield Collapses Alongside Bitcoin's 41% Drop From January Peak

The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:MSTY) is delivering what appears to be an absurd dividend yield, but the mechanics behind those payments reveal a high-risk strategy tied directly to Bitcoin's volatile price action.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 6, 2026

Is the YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF an Underrated Crypto Play?

The YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF uses a complex options strategy to generate income. The ETF's options approach focuses on just one company: Strategy Inc. Strategy describes itself as "the world's first and largest Bitcoin treasury company.

The Motley Fool • Feb 1, 2026

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF: Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2026?

This ETF carries one of the biggest yields around. It's tempting, but investors need to examine how that income stream is sourced.

The Motley Fool • Jan 28, 2026

3 ETFs Seeing Record Redemptions As Investors Rush For The Exits

Over the last few years, the market has seen a number of trends that have led to huge market moves.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 26, 2026

3 Things Investors Need to Know About the YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF in 2026

YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF is focused on an investment tactic using just one company's stock. The options strategies the ETF employs create a variable dividend stream.

The Motley Fool • Jan 25, 2026