Truist Financial Corp Acquires 1,516 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Truist Financial Corp raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 4.8% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,261 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,516 shares during the quarter. Truist Financial Corp’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $1,253,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 396.5% during the 1st quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 993 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after acquiring an additional 793 shares in the last quarter. Compass Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. Mirador Capital Partners LP bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at $277,000. Finally, Hartline Investment Corp bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at $278,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

NYSE:BST opened at $36.81 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 fifty day simple moving average of $34.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $35.78.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 15th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.15%.

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.