BlackRock Science and Technology Trust $BST Position Raised by International Assets Investment Management LLC

International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 97.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 25,000 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 12,311 shares during the quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $1,249,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of BST. Eastern Bank purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. CoreCap Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Ascentis Independent Advisors purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 1st quarter valued at about $38,000. Trust Co. of Vermont purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at about $76,000. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 1st quarter valued at about $78,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Down 0.9%

Shares of NYSE BST opened at $45.95 on Thursday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52 week low of $34.87 and a 52 week high of $52.32. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $49.15 and a 200 day moving average price of $45.04.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, December 22nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, December 11th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, December 11th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 6.5%.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income and capital appreciation. The fund focuses on companies involved in the science and technology sectors, including businesses that develop or provide technology products, services, and related infrastructure.

The trust primarily invests in equity securities, with an emphasis on common stocks of science and technology companies.