Stolper Co Buys 513 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Stolper Co lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 17,563 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 513 shares during the period. Stolper Co’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $622,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in BST. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at about $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 396.5% in the first quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 993 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 793 shares during the period. Compass Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at about $37,000. Mirador Capital Partners LP bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at about $277,000. Finally, Hartline Investment Corp bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at about $278,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

NYSE:BST opened at $36.86 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $29.62 and a 12-month high of $39.01. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $34.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $35.79.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.14%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company Profile

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.