Raymond James & Associates Sells 7,992 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Raymond James & Associates decreased its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 2.1% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 374,783 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,992 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates’ holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $13,282,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 6.9% in the 1st quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 40,668 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,501,000 after purchasing an additional 2,610 shares during the period. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC increased its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.9% in the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 136,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,045,000 after purchasing an additional 6,386 shares in the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the first quarter valued at approximately $1,565,000. Mirador Capital Partners LP bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $277,000. Finally, Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. grew its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.0% during the 2nd quarter. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. now owns 27,143 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,022,000 after buying an additional 2,005 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Down 0.1 %

NYSE:BST opened at $36.36 on Monday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $29.62 and a twelve month high of $39.01. The company has a fifty day moving average of $35.30 and a 200-day moving average of $35.81.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.25%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 15th.

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.