STRF Stock Surges on Bullish Analyst Call: Here's What the Smart Money Is Doing

Strategy Inc Preferred Stock (STRF) just got the vote of confidence it needed. HC Wainwright maintained its Buy rating on November 3, with analysts forecasting a jaw-dropping 92% upside to $212.95/share. For context, the stock is currently trading at $110.71.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

This isn’t just hype—the data backs it up:

• Price targets range from $68 to $285, with the consensus sitting well above current levels
• 21 institutional holders now own STRF, up 2 in Q3 alone—a 10.5% jump in ownership
• Institutional holdings surged 35% to 4.57M shares in the last quarter
• Put/call ratio hit 0.19, screaming bullish sentiment

Follow the Big Money

Where are the major players parking capital? The American Balanced Fund holds 1.35M shares (no change), while Fidelity Advisor Multi-Asset Income Fund just increased its position by 58% to 414K shares—and boosted overall allocation by 181%. That’s the kind of conviction move institutions make when they see opportunity.

iShares Preferred Income ETF (PFF) holds 685K shares, suggesting retail/institutional crossover appeal. When mega-funds quietly load up like this, retail traders take notice.

The Caveat

Projected EPS sits at -0.44, so this is a growth story, not a value play. FOMO can swing both ways—capture profits early if this runs.