BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) to Issue $0.25 Monthly Dividend

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, September 10th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, October 15th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share on Friday, October 30th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

NYSE:BST opened at $49.56 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1 year low of $34.87 and a 1 year high of $51.30. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $48.34 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $44.86.

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.