J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. Has $1.24 Million Stock Holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust $BST

J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 13.5% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 32,451 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,851 shares during the quarter. J.W. Cole Advisors Inc.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $1,239,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the stock. Cornerstone Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 1st quarter valued at about $2,779,000. Shaker Financial Services LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 313.1% in the second quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 36,014 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,375,000 after purchasing an additional 27,297 shares during the last quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.5% in the first quarter. Raymond James Financial Inc. now owns 1,021,574 shares of the company’s stock valued at $33,702,000 after purchasing an additional 25,260 shares during the last quarter. Virtu Financial LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the first quarter worth approximately $585,000. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC lifted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 183.8% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 20,917 shares of the company’s stock worth $690,000 after purchasing an additional 13,547 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BST opened at $41.51 on Wednesday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $41.55 and a 200-day moving average of $38.97. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a fifty-two week low of $27.87 and a fifty-two week high of $44.50.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 14th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.2%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 14th.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector.