Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC Boosts Stock Position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC boosted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 1.9% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 165,577 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 3,154 shares during the period. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $6,054,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Wolverine Asset Management LLC grew its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 7.4% in the 4th quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 151,664 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,545,000 after buying an additional 10,446 shares during the last quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.7% in the fourth quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 141,847 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,186,000 after acquiring an additional 6,358 shares in the last quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC increased its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 77.8% during the 3rd quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 46,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,659,000 after purchasing an additional 20,491 shares during the period. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. raised its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 5.5% in the 3rd quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 39,712 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,407,000 after purchasing an additional 2,064 shares in the last quarter. Finally, IHT Wealth Management LLC lifted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 70.4% in the 3rd quarter. IHT Wealth Management LLC now owns 36,311 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,278,000 after purchasing an additional 15,004 shares during the period.

Insider Transactions at BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

In other BlackRock Science and Technology Trust news, Portfolio Manager Tony Kim bought 10,264 shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 20th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $38.78 per share, with a total value of $398,037.92. Following the transaction, the portfolio manager now directly owns 41,514 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,609,912.92. This represents a 32.84 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Up 1.8 %

Shares of BST opened at $35.71 on Thursday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1-year low of $31.38 and a 1-year high of $39.59. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $37.50 and its 200-day moving average price is $36.53.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.40%.

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.