BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.26

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, January 2nd. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 13th will be paid a dividend of 0.2621 per share on Tuesday, March 31st. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a yield of 7.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 13th.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Stock Down 0.4%

Shares of BlackRock Health Sciences Trust stock traded down $0.15 on Wednesday, reaching $40.77. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,131 shares, compared to its average volume of 39,260. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $41.86 and a 200-day moving average price of $39.81. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a 52-week low of $34.18 and a 52-week high of $42.74.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term total return through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation. Managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, the trust invests primarily in the equity securities of domestic and international issuers engaged in the health sciences sector. The portfolio typically includes common stocks, corporate bonds and convertible securities of companies involved in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare services.