Fortem Financial Group LLC Acquires Shares of 13,363 BlackRock Science and Technology Trust $BST

Fortem Financial Group LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 13,363 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $486,000.

Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Jones Financial Companies Lllp bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter worth approximately $26,000. Advisory Services Network LLC bought a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the third quarter valued at approximately $121,000. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 36.6% in the second quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 3,859 shares of the company’s stock valued at $147,000 after acquiring an additional 1,033 shares during the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 9.8% in the fourth quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 4,254 shares of the company’s stock valued at $171,000 after acquiring an additional 380 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 10.8% during the 1st quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 6,147 shares of the company’s stock worth $203,000 after acquiring an additional 600 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Up 1.8%

Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock opened at $48.86 on Friday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $44.95 and a two-hundred day moving average of $41.54. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52 week low of $34.87 and a 52 week high of $50.56.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, September 30th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Profile

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) is a closed-end management investment company that concentrates its investments in the equity securities of companies engaged in science and technology industries. Established in December 2018, the trust seeks to provide shareholders with total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. BST primarily targets firms involved in information technology, biotechnology, clean energy, advanced manufacturing, and other technology-driven sectors.

The trust’s investment strategy is rooted in fundamental, bottom-up analysis carried out by a dedicated team of research professionals at BlackRock.