Larson Financial Group LLC Boosts Position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 251.8% during the 2nd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 3,493 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 2,500 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $132,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 5.4% in the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 482,202 shares of the company’s stock valued at $16,231,000 after buying an additional 24,732 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.4% in the second quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 382,775 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,415,000 after acquiring an additional 12,512 shares during the last quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 6.5% during the fourth quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC now owns 158,287 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,328,000 after acquiring an additional 9,640 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.9% during the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 136,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,045,000 after acquiring an additional 6,386 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Wolverine Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 2nd quarter worth about $2,649,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BST opened at $33.55 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1 year low of $29.62 and a 1 year high of $39.01. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $35.65 and a 200 day moving average price of $36.09.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, September 30th. Investors of record on Monday, September 16th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, September 16th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.94%.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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.