BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) To Go Ex-Dividend on August 14th

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) declared a monthly dividend on Friday, June 5th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share on Monday, August 31st. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 6.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, August 14th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock opened at $49.23 on Wednesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $47.47 and a 200 day moving average of $43.34. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $34.87 and a 12-month high of $51.30.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

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.