BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Sold by Perigon Wealth Management LLC

Perigon Wealth Management LLC reduced its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 7.7% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor owned 7,986 shares of the company’s stock after selling 663 shares during the quarter. Perigon Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $296,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $76,000. World Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $208,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $222,000. Arkadios Wealth Advisors acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 4th quarter valued at about $244,000. Finally, D.A. Davidson & CO. increased its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 10.8% during the 3rd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 8,342 shares of the company’s stock valued at $296,000 after buying an additional 814 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

Shares of BST stock opened at $37.86 on Monday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $37.27 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.07. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a fifty-two week low of $31.38 and a fifty-two week high of $39.59.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th were issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.92%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, January 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.