BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.26

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, January 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.2621 per share on Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 7.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 13th.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Trading Down 0.2%

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust stock traded down $0.06 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $40.85. 3,892 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 39,299. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a one year low of $34.18 and a one year high of $42.74. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $41.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $39.81.

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.