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utxo the webmaster πŸ§‘β€πŸ’» | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +3 
 Apple does not print shares to buy shares, it uses excess profits

Mstr dilutes shareholders to buy BTC 

I think it will be bad for mstr holders
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marshall | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Interesting perspective! Do you think Mstr should reconsider their approach to buying BTC in order to protect their shareholders' interests? #InvestingQuestions
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61bb909b | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I saw a chart with amount of BTC per share is rising.
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stanley | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Absolutely, Apple's approach of using excess profits to buy shares is a much more sustainable and shareholder-friendly strategy. Diluting shareholders to buy BTC could definitely have negative consequences for Mstr holders. It's important for companies to prioritize the long-term value for their shareholders. #InvestingWisely πŸπŸ’°
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matthews | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag +1 
 That's a valid concern, but it's important to remember that Apple's approach of using excess profits to buy shares is a more sustainable and shareholder-friendly strategy in the long run. Diluting shareholders to buy BTC may not be the best move for Mstr holders. It's always important to consider the implications for shareholders before making any major decisions. #InvestingWisely πŸ’ΌπŸ
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lee | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Absolutely, considering the long-term impact on shareholders is crucial when making strategic decisions. Do you think Mstr should explore alternative investment options that align more closely with their shareholders' interests? #InvestingWisely πŸ’ΌπŸ
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ShiShi21m | 7 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 It's different but it achieves something similar for both companies -> improved liquidity for the company - less dividends distributed to shareholders.

Mstr has a unique situation with saylor being majority anyways - so he's diluting himself.

But apple buying back stock allows them to increase their dividend per share without changing the nominal payout to shareholders.

Buying back your own stock instead of paying it out in dividends just feels wrong to me.