BlackRock Science and Technology Term TrustBSTZ
BSTZ
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.
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of 7,407 funds
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
125% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 18 | Existing positions closed: 8
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 98 [Q3] → 106 (+8) [Q4]
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $476M [Q3] → $474M (-$1.18M) [Q4]
1.93% less ownership
Funds ownership: 32.82% [Q3] → 30.89% (-1.93%) [Q4]
52% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 23 | Existing positions reduced: 48
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BSTZ.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about BSTZ published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
8 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 2 Sells) In The Month Of March 2025
This month we got some increased market volatility, allowing me to put some of my cash pile to work in my closed-end fund portfolio. I also sold out of two positions, as they were starting to become on the more expensive side in terms of discounts/premiums. Adding to my positions regularly every month increases my cash flow annually, and even every month it grows.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
5 days ago
CEF Weekly Review: BlackRock Resets Its Tender Offers
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of April and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down; Munis and Agencies saw gains due to the sharp drop in Treasury yields. BlackRock announced new CEF tender offers starting mid-April, impacting funds like BOE, BCX, BGY, BSTZ, and MVF, with a 2.5% share buyback at a 2% discount.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 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
3 weeks ago
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 212: $21,200 Allocated, $2,083.57 In Projected Dividends
The FOMC meeting provided clarity on future rate cuts, boosting market sentiment; the Dividend Harvesting Portfolio saw a 0.88% increase in profitability. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, with a 25.87% return on invested capital, generated $12.60 in week 212, raising forward annualized dividend income to $2,083.57. I added to NEOS NASDAQ-100 (R) High Income ETF and BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, anticipating bullish outcomes from Fed rate cuts and corporate debt appreciation.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
BSTZ: Double-Digit Dividend Accompanied By Potential To Benefit From Growth Of AI
BSTZ offers a compelling investment opportunity with a 14.3% dividend yield and exposure to leading global technology companies, leveraging an option writing strategy for income generation. The fund trades at an 8.1% discount to NAV, presenting a favorable entry point for investors amid improving macroeconomic conditions and AI market growth. BSTZ's portfolio is diverse, with significant holdings in NVIDIA, Databricks, and PsiQuantum, and has consistently increased NAV despite market volatility.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
BSTZ: I'm Buying This CEF At -8.13% Discount To NAV And Double-Digit Yield
I am bullish on the BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust due to its potential for income and capital appreciation, trading at an -8.13% discount to NAV. BSTZ's contingent limited-term structure offers a guaranteed liquidity event at NAV in 2031, mitigating risks associated with CEFs trading at discounts. BSTZ generates a 14.35% yield through an option overlay strategy, providing steady monthly income and potential for significant appreciation over the next 6 years.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
4 Closed-End Fund Buys (And A Sell) In The Month Of February 2025
The tech-heavy Nasdaq started to dip toward the end of February, but a strong last trading day of the month rally clawed back some of those losses. The equal-weighted S&P 500, as measured by the Invesco ETF RSP, held up reasonably well thanks to the value sectors putting up some better performance. Every month, I put some cash to work to grow my CEF portfolio income, though I've been allowing my cash pile to also grow over the last year or so.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
CEF Weekly Review: Will BTT Terminate?
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of March and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down due to poor risk sentiment, but year-to-date performance remains mostly positive, led by EM assets. BlackRock Municipal 2030 Target Term renewed its share repurchase program.
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
2 months ago
CEF Weekly Review: Explaining Preferred CEFs Double-Digit Gains
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of February and highlight recent market action. CEFs had a strong week, with most sectors in the green, driven by EM Equity and Muni sectors, and year-to-date gains in both NAVs and discounts. We take a look at why preferred CEFs have sharply outperformed their ETF counterparts last year.
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