The Rokslide Stock Traders Thread

[DeweytheDuc]

Anyone in AI infrastructure? HUT, IREN?

 

[fmyth]

Anyone in AI infrastructure? HUT, IREN?

I'm holding IREN in my IRA. 148% gain.

 

[TX_Diver]

What is the difference between STRC and MSTY?

I’m sure they generate $ differently, but they both appear to be dividends somehow associated with BTC or MSTR?

 

[Beendare]

Interesting commentary by Jenson Huang on where the pharmacy industry is going...link is a compilation of his comments.

What he is saying is not much of a stretch, its easy to visualize Digital to take over drug development and diagnosis.
Jensen comments

 

[BBob]

Interesting commentary by Jenson Huang on where the pharmacy industry is going...link is a compilation of his comments.

What he is saying is not much of a stretch, its easy to visualize Digital to take over drug development and diagnosis.
Jensen comments

Link doesn't work.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032430634467987555

 

[eddielasvegas]

I should sell my ABBV. It got spanked today and I suspect his comments are why.


Eddie

 

[Eradicator]

Link doesn't work.

https://twitter.com/x/status/2032430634467987555

Not to derail, but I guess cancer will be cured in like 20 minutes....

 

[MountainTracker]

Interesting commentary by Jenson Huang on where the pharmacy industry is going...link is a compilation of his comments.

What he is saying is not much of a stretch, its easy to visualize Digital to take over drug development and diagnosis.
Jensen comments

Ai will be doing a lot of diagnosing and testing in a faster way than the current system, is what I gather.


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[BBob]

Ai will be doing a lot of diagnosing and testing in a faster way than the current system, is what I gather.

I bet it’s going to upend a lot of the way traditional science is done. I’m definitely going to talk with some of the scientists and see what they’re thinking.

 

[fmyth]

What is the difference between STRC and MSTY?

I’m sure they generate $ differently, but they both appear to be dividends somehow associated with BTC or MSTR?

I'll let Grok explain it:

STRC and MSTY are both investment vehicles tied to Strategy Inc. (formerly MicroStrategy, ticker MSTR), a company known for its massive Bitcoin holdings and use of leverage to acquire more BTC. They provide exposure to MSTR/Strategy's performance but differ significantly in structure, risk, income style, and purpose.STRC (Strategy Variable Rate Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock)

• Type: Perpetual preferred stock issued directly by Strategy Inc. (NASDAQ: STRC).
• Purpose: Provides stable, high-yield income with low price volatility. It's designed as a "high-yield savings-like" instrument backed indirectly by the company's Bitcoin treasury.
• Dividend/Yield: Variable rate, adjusted monthly by the company to target a trading price near $100 per share (par value). As of March 2026, the annualized dividend rate is around 11.50% (payable monthly in cash), with an effective yield slightly varying based on the current price (~$99–$100).
• Price Behavior: Low volatility (historically ~2–14% annualized), trades close to $100 due to dividend adjustments (higher yield if below target to attract buyers, lower if above).
• Risk Profile: Senior in the capital structure to common stock (MSTR) and some other preferreds, but junior to debt and certain senior preferreds (e.g., STRF). Dividends can be suspended in extreme distress (e.g., Bitcoin collapse or debt crisis), but it's more stable and predictable. Offers better tax treatment in some cases (qualified dividends for many investors).
• Investor Fit: Suited for those seeking steady monthly income with minimal price swings, like retirees or conservative income-focused investors.

MSTY (YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF)

• Type: Actively managed ETF (NYSEARCA: MSTY) from YieldMax, not issued by Strategy.
• Purpose: Generates very high current income via a synthetic covered call strategy on MSTR stock, while providing some (capped) exposure to MSTR's price upside.
• Dividend/Yield: Extremely high distributions (often advertised 100%+ annualized, e.g., trailing yields in the 200–260% range in some periods), paid weekly or monthly. These come from option premiums + return of capital (ROC), but actual sustainable yield varies with MSTR volatility.
• Price Behavior: High volatility; NAV tends to erode over time due to covered calls capping upside and distributions including ROC (which reduces share price). It can drop sharply if MSTR falls, with amplified downside in some cases.
• Risk Profile: Single-issuer concentration risk on MSTR, plus options strategy risks (e.g., limits big gains, potential for significant decay in flat/down markets). High distributions aren't guaranteed and can decline. Expense ratio ~1%.
• Investor Fit: Appeals to aggressive income seekers or "crypto cowboys" who want juicy payouts and can tolerate volatility and potential principal loss for higher gross income.