Strategy holds STRC dividend at 11.5% for fourth straight month
The preferred stock remains near its $100 par value as the company balances yield stability, ATM issuance capacity, and its bitcoin acquisition strategy....
Key takeaways
- 1Strategy held STRC preferred dividend at 11.5% for fourth consecutive month after stock's VWAP reached $99.62, maintaining near-par value.
- 2STRC has seen seven dividend increases since July 2025 launch at 9%, currently trading around $99.10 with ex-dividend date June 15.
- 3Maintaining $100 par value enables Strategy to issue shares via ATM program for bitcoin purchases and debt management obligations.
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Why it matters
STRC offers Indian retail investors a high-yield alternative (11.5% monthly) tied to bitcoin's performance through the world's largest corporate BTC holder, but dividend sustainability depends on bitcoin price stability and Strategy's capital issuance capacity, creating indirect crypto market exposure.
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