BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (BME) to Issue Monthly Dividend of $0.26 on June 30th

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be given a dividend of 0.2621 per share on Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.7%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, June 15th.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:BME traded down $0.05 on Friday, hitting $40.85. 45,576 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 45,281. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a 1-year low of $35.03 and a 1-year high of $42.74. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $39.48 and its 200 day moving average price is $40.56.

About BlackRock Health Sciences Trust

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.