BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
About: BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. It focuses on investing, under a normal market condition in equity securities of science and technology companies.
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
50% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 18 | Existing positions closed: 12
8% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $231M [Q3] → $249M (+$17.4M) [Q4]
3% more funds holding
Funds holding: 116 [Q3] → 119 (+3) [Q4]
0.79% less ownership
Funds ownership: 20.36% [Q3] → 19.58% (-0.79%) [Q4]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 37 | Existing positions reduced: 39
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BST.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about BST published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
BST: A High-Yield Covered Call Fund For Tech Investors
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers concentrated tech exposure and income generation through a call option strategy, with a strong performance history. BST's portfolio includes leading U.S. tech firms like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, with a 10-year NAV return of 332.5% and a 1-year return of 24.11%. The fund provides a 9% forward dividend yield, trading at a 4% discount to NAV, indicating potential undervaluation and a buying opportunity.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
BST: A Technology CEF Under Pressure, A Long Way To Go
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, a tech-focused CEF, is under pressure due to high valuations and market volatility, with a significant way to go before being considered 'cheap'. The fund's premium/discount to NAV is expected to widen, consistent with historical trends during tech bear markets, potentially reaching a -5% to -10% discount. Despite a well-covered distribution, future gains are uncertain as the fund may rely on return of capital amid decreasing NAV and market pressures.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
Growth And Value: I Am Collecting Big Income
Growth investments have been all the rage, but Value investments have a phenomenal track record that many overlook. Dividend investments are overwhelmingly value-focused. You can leverage the skills of others to outperform the market.
Neutral
Business Wire
3 weeks ago
Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 211: $21,100 Allocated, $2,070.78 In Projected Dividends
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio faced a challenging week, declining by -2.43%, but still maintains a 24.99% return on invested capital and a 9.81% yield. I added to Enbridge, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, and BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, capitalizing on market pullbacks and tariff talks. Despite market volatility, the portfolio continues to generate substantial dividend income, with a forward projected annualized dividend income of $2,070.78.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BST: I Think It's Time To Start Adding To This High-Yielding CEF Again
BST's recent 13% decline presents a buying opportunity due to its strong fundamentals and trading at a discount to NAV. Despite market volatility, BST's focus on technology and innovation-driven companies offers long-term growth potential and a nearly 9% yield. BST's income strategy, leveraging call options, provides a cushion against market downturns and enhances total return prospects.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
My Income Portfolio: Financial Awareness
The essence of financial awareness is to realize that money can work for us through our investments. Understanding the value of money is the first step toward financial education, which leads to the selection of the most appropriate tools for developing that awareness. In my case, the instruments I have adopted are largely high-income vehicles, with monthly and, in some cases, quarterly distribution.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 208: $20,800 Allocated, $2,017.65 In Projected Dividends
Despite market volatility and economic concerns, my Dividend Harvesting Portfolio only declined by 0.79%, showcasing the effectiveness of my diversification strategy. I focused on undervalued REITs like VICI Properties, NNN REIT, and Rithm Capital, which I believe offer strong long-term growth and stability. The portfolio generated $20.49 in dividend income this week, increasing the forward projected annualized dividend income to $2,017.65.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
BST: 7.5%+ Yield, 5% Discount On Tech
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers a ~7.5% yield through covered call options, focusing on U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology equities. BST's assets grew to $1.4B, with a stable expense ratio of 1.09%, and a 5-year dividend growth rate of nearly 19%. BST's tech-heavy portfolio poses risks in rising interest rate environments, impacting its share price and performance.
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