BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Acquired by Cwm LLC

Cwm LLC boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 63.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 3,718 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 1,446 shares during the period. Cwm LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $125,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lifted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.8% in the 4th quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 580,345 shares of the company’s stock valued at $19,534,000 after purchasing an additional 21,452 shares during the last quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC boosted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3,277.6% during the fourth quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 487,354 shares of the company’s stock worth $164,040,000 after buying an additional 472,925 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates boosted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 381,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,840,000 after purchasing an additional 9,987 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. grew its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 31.7% in the third quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 330,012 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,366,000 after buying an additional 79,479 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 127,613 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,008,000 after acquiring an additional 1,229 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock opened at $35.56 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $35.94 and a 200 day moving average of $34.77. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $29.62 and a 12 month high of $37.96.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 14th.

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.