Shaker Financial Services LLC Acquires 20,491 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Shaker Financial Services LLC raised its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 77.8% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 46,823 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 20,491 shares during the quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $1,659,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.9% in the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 136,636 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,045,000 after purchasing an additional 6,386 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 396.5% in the 1st quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 993 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 793 shares during the period. Cetera Investment Advisers purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $1,565,000. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Mirador Capital Partners LP lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.8% in the 2nd quarter. Mirador Capital Partners LP now owns 8,163 shares of the company’s stock valued at $307,000 after purchasing an additional 660 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

BST opened at $36.76 on Thursday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $35.47 and a 200-day moving average of $35.89. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52 week low of $31.38 and a 52 week high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.16%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 15th.

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.