MSTW/ Roundhill MSTR Weekly Income
Comprehensive risk audit, payout history, and forward-looking dividend projections.
What This Page Shows
- Dividend yield and net yield after fees (60.34% vs 59.35%)
- Risk tier classification: Tier 5 High Octane
- TTM NAV change: -84.8%
- Income sustainability flags and payout history trends
DivAgent Audit Brief
MSTW is a Tier 5 High Octane asset yielding 60.34%. It generates income through options on a volatile underlying asset. NAV fluctuations primarily reflect asset price movements, not structural erosion. Note: Price has changed -84.8% over the TTM, tracking underlying asset performance.
Provider
Roundhill
Sector
Crypto
Asset Class
Trading--Miscellaneous
Expense Ratio
0.99%
AUM
$61.79M
Inception
—
Distribution
weekly
NAV Change (1Y)
-84.8%
Underlying Asset Volatility
This fund's NAV reflects the price movement of its underlying volatile assets (e.g., Bitcoin). The 84.8% NAV change is driven by asset price fluctuations, not structural erosion. Distributions are generated from options premiums, not principal liquidation.
Who Should Buy MSTW?
MSTW is best suited for Income Maximizers. The fund generates a 60.34% yield through selling options against its holdings.
Speculative traders looking for short-term yield capture, willing to risk principal decay.
You are building a 'forever portfolio' and cannot tolerate NAV (share price) decline.
Quick Audit
- TypeDerivative Income
- ComplexityHigh
- Tax EfficiencyLow (Ordinary Income)
- VolatilityModerate (Lower Beta)
Comparing stated yield to actual total return performance
Underlying Asset Note: This fund's NAV reflects the price movement of its underlying volatile assets (e.g., Bitcoin). The 84.8% NAV change is driven by asset price fluctuations, not structural erosion. Distributions are generated from options premiums, not principal liquidation.
Return of Capital Note: Options-based ETFs may classify portions of distributions as Return of Capital. This is often a tax accounting mechanism rather than true principal erosion.
Liquidity Warning: High Risk
MSTW has high liquidity risk. You may experience wide bid-ask spreads and significant slippage when entering or exiting positions. Consider using limit orders and avoid market orders for large positions.
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Unlock MetricsDivAgent Analyst Verdict
“MSTW is currently serving as a high-yield accelerator. Investors should be aware that utilizes a derivative strategy, primarily selling options, to generate high current income. this often caps upside participation in exchange for regular cash flow.”
Risk Profile Audit
Classified as high risk due to volatile underlying asset exposure. Price fluctuations primarily track the underlying asset (e.g., Bitcoin), not structural fund issues. Suitable for investors comfortable with asset volatility who want income generation.
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Estimate income for MSTW
~130.38 shares at $7.67
Estimates use the latest forecasted distribution and are not guarantees.
Track MSTW in DivAgentVerified Payout History
Last 5 of 20 Payments| Ex-Dividend Date | Amount | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 09, 2026 | $0.0890 | Weekly | PAID |
| Feb 02, 2026 | $0.1030 | Weekly | PAID |
| Jan 26, 2026 | $0.1990 | Weekly | PAID |
| Jan 20, 2026 | $0.1390 | Weekly | PAID |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.1360 | Weekly | PAID |
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Institutional Analysis Context
This FAQ section provides institutional-grade analysis of MSTW. DivAgent evaluates dividend ETFs using a proprietary 5-Tier Risk Spectrum that measures income sustainability, NAV erosion risk, and distribution source quality. Data is updated daily from market sources.
DivAgent Data Methodology
Risk Tier Classification
Our 5-Tier Risk Spectrum is not an editorial opinion. It is a quantitative scoring model derived from 36-month volatility, max drawdown depth, and option skew (for derivative funds). A "Tier 1" rating implies volatility comparable to short-term treasuries, while "Tier 5" indicates localized volatility exceeding the S&P 500.
NAV Erosion Calculation
We calculate "Erosion" by stripping out distribution payments to isolate the price performance of the underlying collateral. If a fund's share price drops by more than its distribution yield over a rolling 12-month period, it is flagged as eroding capital. This protects investors from "Yield Traps" that return their own principal as taxable income.
Yield vs. Income
DivAgent distinguishes between "SEC Yield" (standardized) and "Distribution Rate" (cash-on-cash). For option-income ETFs (e.g., Covered Calls), we prioritize the Trailing 12-Month (TTM) distribution rate as a more accurate reflection of realized income, while flagging that future payouts fluctuate with implied volatility.
Performance Benchmarking
All "Total Return" metrics differ from price return. We assume immediate reinvestment of all dividends (DRIP) on the pay date, with no tax friction. This "Net Total Return" metric allows for a true apples-to-apples comparison between high-yield/flat-price funds and low-yield/high-growth funds.