Stonebrook Private Inc. Buys Shares of 14,208 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Stonebrook Private Inc. bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 14,208 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $478,000.

Other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. grew its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.8% in the fourth quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 580,345 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,534,000 after purchasing an additional 21,452 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James & Associates lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.7% during the fourth quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 381,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,840,000 after purchasing an additional 9,987 shares in the last quarter. Daymark Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the fourth quarter worth $201,000. LPL Financial LLC raised its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 7.5% in the third quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 126,265 shares of the company’s stock valued at $3,966,000 after acquiring an additional 8,760 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter valued at $67,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Up 2.4 %

Shares of NYSE BST opened at $34.91 on Monday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $29.62 and a 12-month high of $37.96. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $36.07 and its 200-day simple moving average is $34.65.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, April 30th. Stockholders of record on Monday, April 15th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, April 12th.

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.