BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Acquired by Larson Financial Group LLC

Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 165.1% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 9,259 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,766 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $328,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Focus Financial Network Inc. lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.0% in the 3rd quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 12,688 shares of the company’s stock valued at $450,000 after purchasing an additional 365 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.8% in the 2nd quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 16,077 shares of the company’s stock valued at $605,000 after buying an additional 440 shares during the period. Stolper Co lifted its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.0% in the third quarter. Stolper Co now owns 17,563 shares of the company’s stock valued at $622,000 after buying an additional 513 shares during the last quarter. Mirador Capital Partners LP boosted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.8% during the second quarter. Mirador Capital Partners LP now owns 8,163 shares of the company’s stock worth $307,000 after buying an additional 660 shares during the period. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the first quarter worth about $25,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock opened at $36.94 on Wednesday. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $36.09 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.05. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1 year low of $31.38 and a 1 year high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.12%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th.

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.