STRC guides: what it is, how it pays, and how to buy
7 guides. ~27 minutes total. No jargon, no sales pitch.
12% current yield, annualized · $100 par value per share · Dividends paid in cash twice a month · $12.95 total paid per share to date
The guides, in reading order
Follow them in order, or jump to what you need. Each guide is written in plain English.
- 14 min read
Start here
What is STRC?
The basics in plain English. What it is, who issues it, where to buy it, and how dividends work. If you read nothing else, read this.
- 23 min read
Mechanics
How does STRC pay such a high yield?
Where the money comes from, why the rate adjusts, and what keeps the price near $100.
- 34 min read
Critical
What are the risks?
The honest breakdown. Credit risk, bitcoin exposure, liquidity, and what could go wrong. Read before investing.
- 45 min read
Analysis
How durable is STRC?
Stress tests and scenario analysis. What happens if bitcoin drops 50%, 75%, or 90%.
- 53 min read
Take action
How to buy STRC
Step-by-step for Fidelity, Schwab, and Robinhood. What to search, what order type to use.
- 63 min read
Post-purchase
What to expect after you buy
When dividends arrive, how to sell, and what to monitor.
- 75 min read
Tax
STRC dividend tax treatment
Return of capital explained simply. What it means for your cost basis and taxes.
For financial professionals
Technical deep dives on capital structure and portfolio construction.
See how STRC compares
Side-by-side income comparisons with the alternatives you already know.
Deep dives and analysis
In-depth guides on the instruments and mechanics behind STRC.
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