BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.25 on June 30th

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share on Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE BST traded up $1.15 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $47.70. 111,776 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 104,251. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52-week low of $34.87 and a 52-week high of $50.56. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $43.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $41.25.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company Profile

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.