12,482 Shares in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust $BST Bought by Atria Wealth Solutions Inc.

Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund bought 12,482 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $477,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of BST. Raymond James Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.5% in the 1st quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,021,574 shares of the company’s stock worth $33,702,000 after acquiring an additional 25,260 shares in the last quarter. Royal Bank of Canada grew its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 0.5% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 296,826 shares of the company’s stock worth $9,791,000 after purchasing an additional 1,477 shares during the period. LPL Financial LLC increased its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 1.1% in the first quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 249,864 shares of the company’s stock worth $8,243,000 after purchasing an additional 2,793 shares in the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.5% in the first quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 169,727 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,599,000 after buying an additional 4,150 shares during the period. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 0.4% during the 2nd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 148,438 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,666,000 after buying an additional 602 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of BST stock opened at $41.36 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $40.53 and a 200-day moving average of $37.63. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52 week low of $27.87 and a 52 week high of $42.78.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, October 15th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 7.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, October 15th.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector.