BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.25 (NYSE:BST)

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BSTGet Free Report) announced a monthly dividend on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share on Monday, November 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BST opened at $49.56 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $34.87 and a 12 month high of $51.30. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $48.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $44.86.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC purchased a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the second quarter valued at about $167,000. 1607 Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 25.0% in the second quarter. 1607 Capital Partners LLC now owns 468,610 shares of the company’s stock valued at $23,763,000 after purchasing an additional 93,790 shares during the period. Citadel Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $508,000. Readystate Asset Management LP purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at $363,000. Finally, Trust Co. of Vermont acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the second quarter valued at $76,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company Profile

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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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