Skyline Advisors Inc. Purchases 1,049 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ:BSTZ)

Skyline Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ:BSTZ) by 1.2% in the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 86,203 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,049 shares during the period. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust makes up approximately 0.7% of Skyline Advisors Inc.’s portfolio, making the stock its 23rd largest position. Skyline Advisors Inc.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust were worth $1,672,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Kestra Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $167,000. LPL Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 0.9% in the third quarter. LPL Financial LLC now owns 212,646 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,509,000 after buying an additional 1,974 shares in the last quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 81.2% during the third quarter. Lazard Asset Management LLC now owns 615,054 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,148,000 after acquiring an additional 275,559 shares during the last quarter. 1607 Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 5.9% in the 3rd quarter. 1607 Capital Partners LLC now owns 624,056 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,297,000 after acquiring an additional 34,822 shares during the last quarter. Finally, B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 17.2% during the 3rd quarter. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 15,594 shares of the company’s stock valued at $257,000 after purchasing an additional 2,294 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Trading Down 0.4 %

Shares of BSTZ stock traded down $0.07 during trading hours on Monday, hitting $19.84. The stock had a trading volume of 31,303 shares, compared to its average volume of 254,318. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $18.88 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $18.24. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust has a one year low of $14.11 and a one year high of $20.22.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 14th were paid a $0.2113 dividend. This represents a $2.54 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 12.78%. This is a positive change from BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust’s previous monthly dividend of $0.11. The ex-dividend date was Friday, June 14th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the science and technology sectors.