BlackRock Science and Technology Term TrustBSTZ
About: BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. Its portfolio consists of Equity Securities, Options, Preferred Securities, Convertible Securities, Depositary Receipts, Non-U.S. Securities, Emerging Markets Investments, Restricted and Illiquid Investments, Private Company Investments, Corporate Bonds, and other investments. The trust seeks to Invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology.
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q3 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
25% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 15 | Existing positions closed: 12
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 94 [Q2] → 97 (+3) [Q3]
0% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q2] → 2 (+0) [Q3]
4.9% less ownership
Funds ownership: 37.69% [Q2] → 32.79% (-4.9%) [Q3]
17% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $571M [Q2] → $475M (-$95.7M) [Q3]
27% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 30 | Existing positions reduced: 41
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Financial journalist opinion
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