How to buy Microstrategy shares in 2025
MicroStrategy Inc. ($MSTR) is a business intelligence software company known for its data analytics solutions and large Bitcoin holdings.👉 Read on to learn about Microstrategy and how to buy $MSTR shares in a few easy steps.
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How to buy Microstrategy stock in 5 steps
When investing in shares - whether MSTR or otherwise - it’s important to consider your financial position, investing goals and risk tolerance. Before making any investment decision, it’s wise to consider your current circumstances and consult with a financial planner or advisor. If you decide that investing in Microstrategy is right for you, then consider the following steps.
1. Open an investing account
To buy Microstrategy stock in Australia, you’ll need to sign up to an investing platform with access to the U.S. share market. Stake offers seamless access to 12,000+ stocks and ETFs across the U.S. and Australian markets, including MSTR.
2. Fund your account
Once you’ve opened an account, you’ll need to deposit funds to allow you to buy MSTR shares. With Stake, you can deposit via bank transfer, debit/credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or set up a recurring deposit using PayTo.
3. Search for Microstrategy or MSTR
Find your prospective investment by searching the name or ticker symbol of the company. If you’re using Stake, you can easily search on our web trading platform or the Stake app.
4. Place an order for MSTR shares
The next step is to place an order for the number of Microstrategy shares you’d like to buy. Be sure to check the market is open and ensure the order type and volume align with your investment plan.
5. Monitor your investment
Once your order executes, you should keep an eye on the company’s performance and monitor the performance of your portfolio. Check regularly to ensure your investment is aligned with your financial goals.
Put it on repeat?
If you intend to regularly purchase MSTR shares, you could consider setting up a recurring investment. On Stake, you can set up a consistent purchase order for Microstrategy shares which may be useful if you’re thinking of investing in the company over the long term.
Microstrategy company overview
Founded in 1989, MicroStrategy provides enterprise business intelligence (BI) software for data analytics and cloud-based solutions. It helps organisations analyse large data sets to make better decisions through interactive dashboards, mobile apps and reporting tools. In recent years, MicroStrategy has gained attention due to its significant investment in Bitcoin, making it one of the largest corporate holders of the cryptocurrency. This strategy, led by its CEO, Michael Saylor, has positioned the company as a unique player in both the software and cryptocurrency sectors.
Microstrategy share price performance
The Microstrategy share price was US$302.07 (-0.69%) as of market close.
Key metrics for Microstrategy
Get a breakdown of Microstrategy’s financial metrics.
| Latest market close | US$302.07 |
| Market capitalisation | US$78.68B |
| PE Ratio | 0.00 |
| Earnings per share | US$-5.62 |
| Day change | -0.69% |
| 52-week high | US$543.00 |
| 52-week low | US$101.00 |
Data updated as of March 21, 2025.
Schedule a recurring investment in Microstrategy
Put your favourites on repeat - like Microstrategy - with a recurring investment on Stake. It’s a great way to build towards long-term goals and a convenient method to stay consistent with your investing habits.
You’re always in control, it’s easy to hit pause or skip a scheduled order.
What is the Microstrategy price target?
The average price target for MSTR is US$504 across 6 combined analyst ratings.
The suggestion is to BUY with 100% of analysts suggesting to buy, 0% suggest hold and 0% suggest sell.
Analyst ratings and price targets are provided for informational purposes by our market data partner, Benzinga, and do not constitute a recommendation to make an investment decision. Future forecasts are not a reliable indicator of future performance.
How to sell Microstrategy shares?
The process of selling Microstrategy shares on Stake is similar to purchasing them. If you already own MSTR shares on the platform and looking to sell, follow these steps:
- Open Stake, head to your Holdings and find Microstrategy
- Select Sell
- Choose the order type, number of shares/dollar value and the desired price (if applicable)
- Review your Sell order
- Follow the prompts to submit your order
Watch this video to see just how simple it is to buy and sell shares on Stake.
Is it a good time to buy Microstrategy shares?
Like any investment, Microstrategy may be a suitable option for some, but not for others. It’s important to understand that investing in any financial instrument comes with a certain level of risk.
You should always conduct your own research and consider your personal financial circumstances before buying $MSTR shares. When researching, consider the company’s financial health, future prospects, current market conditions and whether or not it aligns with your investment strategy.
What are some similar stocks to MSTR?
Palantir Technologies Inc. ($PLTR): Specializes in big data analytics for government and enterprise, similar to MicroStrategy’s focus on helping organizations leverage large data sets for decision-making. Alteryx, Inc. ($AYX): A data analytics company that offers self-service data preparation and blending tools, competing with MicroStrategy in the business intelligence space. Marathon Digital Holdings ($MARA): This company is a Bitcoin mining firm that focuses on producing Bitcoin through large-scale mining operations. Marathon's primary business is the mining and acquisition of cryptocurrency with the aim of becoming one of the largest mining operations in North America.
What are some ETFs that hold MSTR?
ARK Next Generation Internet ETF ($ARKW): This ETF holds MicroStrategy due to its focus on innovative technology companies, including those involved in cryptocurrency and data analytics. Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF ($BLOK): Focused on blockchain technologies, this ETF holds MicroStrategy because of its significant Bitcoin holdings and involvement in blockchain applications. Global X Blockchain ETF ($BKCH): MicroStrategy is included in this ETF, which focuses on companies involved in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors.
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Microstrategy Common Questions
- Sign up to Stake on desktop or via the Stake app
- Activate Stake wall-st
- Deposit funds via bank transfer, credit/debit card, Apple Pay/Google Pay or PayTo
- Place a buy order for Microstrategy
- Monitor your investment
Fractional shares allow U.S. investors to purchase a portion of a share in lieu of an entire stock. This can be advantageous for some investors who seek to hold a company in their portfolio but don’t want to pay for a full share.
So, in the case of Microstrategy, you could buy in with as little as US$10 instead of paying for a full share which was valued at US$300 at last market close.
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This is for information purposes only and is not a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Such information is not intended to constitute financial advice and no agency or advisory relationship is created between you and Stake as a result of having access to or using the Information. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You agree that neither Stake nor any third party provider is responsible for any investment decisions or for any damages or other losses resulting from the use of the Information. As always, do your own research before making any investment decisions and consider seeking advice from a licensed financial adviser. No representation or warranty is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the material and Stake does not accept any responsibility arising from errors in, or omissions from, the data. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.