BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST – Get Free Report) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, June 5th. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share on Monday, August 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance
Shares of BST stock opened at $49.23 on Wednesday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52-week low of $34.87 and a 52-week high of $51.30. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $47.47 and a 200 day moving average price of $43.34.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of BST. Ascentis Independent Advisors bought a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter worth approximately $38,000. Trust Co. of Vermont purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the second quarter valued at $76,000. Fifth Third Bancorp bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter valued at $78,000. Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $121,000. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 36.6% in the 2nd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $147,000 after acquiring an additional 1,033 shares during the period.
About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
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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