Stolper Co Lowers Holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust $BST

Stolper Co decreased its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BSTFree Report) by 68.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 19,378 shares of the company’s stock after selling 42,150 shares during the quarter. Stolper Co’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $983,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in BST. Fortem Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $486,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. raised its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 1,050.8% during the fourth quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 93,506 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,791,000 after acquiring an additional 85,381 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 213.7% during the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 21,184 shares of the company’s stock worth $859,000 after purchasing an additional 14,430 shares during the period. Alchemi Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the fourth quarter worth $4,693,000. Finally, 1607 Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 16.1% in the fourth quarter. 1607 Capital Partners LLC now owns 374,713 shares of the company’s stock worth $15,191,000 after purchasing an additional 52,097 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

NYSE BST opened at $49.99 on Thursday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $34.87 and a twelve month high of $51.30. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $47.49 and a 200 day simple moving average of $43.41.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.0%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) is a closed-end management investment company that concentrates its investments in the equity securities of companies engaged in science and technology industries. Established in December 2018, the trust seeks to provide shareholders with total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. BST primarily targets firms involved in information technology, biotechnology, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and other technology-driven sectors.

The trust’s investment strategy is rooted in fundamental, bottom-up analysis carried out by a dedicated team of research professionals at BlackRock.

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Institutional Ownership by Quarter for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

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