BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Declares Monthly Dividend of $0.25 (NYSE:BST)

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, January 20th will be given a dividend of 0.25 per share on Friday, January 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 7.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, January 20th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

NYSE BST opened at $41.06 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a fifty-two week low of $27.87 and a fifty-two week high of $44.50. The business has a fifty day moving average of $40.38 and a 200-day moving average of $40.33.

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.