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

MSTY: Using WNTR To Offset Downside Until Strategy And Bitcoin Recovery

Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF offers robust income but is highly sensitive to MSTR and Bitcoin price movements. Holding MSTY alongside WNTR, which shorts MSTR, can mitigate downside risk while maintaining strong distribution streams. Both ETFs' performance and risk profiles are directly linked to Bitcoin's trajectory and MSTR's leveraged exposure.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 21, 2026

MSTY Through A Bear Regime: What The First Full Cycle Reveals

I maintain a Sell rating on the Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF due to persistent structural issues and underwhelming total return performance. MSTY's methodology remains unchanged despite MSTR's decline; aggressive yields and NAV erosion continue, with no material portfolio or option strategy improvements. The recent reverse split and waning AUM highlight investor exhaustion and reinforce concerns about long-term viability and active management demands.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026

MSTY: High Yield Is A Value Trap As NAV Erosion Outpaces Distributions

In this article, I outline the reasons why I have decided to give MSTY a 'last chance' to remain in my portfolio. The staggering 241% dividend yield is currently being offset by significant NAV erosion. Key factors impacting MSTY's performance include MSTR's volatility and its potential for price recovery.

Seeking Alpha • Jan 19, 2026