BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) Plans $0.26 Monthly Dividend

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, January 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 13th will be given a dividend of 0.2621 per share on Friday, February 27th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.5%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 13th.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Stock Up 0.2%

NYSE BME traded up $0.10 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $42.02. The stock had a trading volume of 1,914 shares, compared to its average volume of 36,925. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a one year low of $34.18 and a one year high of $46.00. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $41.41 and a 200 day simple moving average of $38.97.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term total return through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation. Managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, the trust invests primarily in the equity securities of domestic and international issuers engaged in the health sciences sector. The portfolio typically includes common stocks, corporate bonds and convertible securities of companies involved in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare services.