BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.25 on June 30th

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, February 27th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share on Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BST stock traded up $1.15 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $47.70. 111,776 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 104,251. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $43.86 and its 200-day moving average is $41.25. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $34.87 and a 12 month high of $50.56.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company Profile

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.