Capital Analysts LLC Has $27,000 Stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Capital Analysts LLC lessened its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 44.9% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 734 shares of the company’s stock after selling 598 shares during the period. Capital Analysts LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $27,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors have also made changes to their positions in BST. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter worth $76,000. World Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $208,000. Symphony Financial Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 4th quarter worth $215,000. Arkadios Wealth Advisors acquired a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter valued at about $244,000. Finally, Keystone Financial Group acquired a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter valued at about $246,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

Shares of NYSE BST opened at $33.22 on Wednesday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $33.54 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $35.94. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $27.87 and a 12 month high of $39.59.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, April 30th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, April 15th will be given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, April 15th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 9.03%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Portfolio Manager Tony Kim acquired 10,264 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 20th. The shares were bought at an average price of $38.78 per share, with a total value of $398,037.92. Following the acquisition, the portfolio manager now directly owns 41,514 shares in the company, valued at $1,609,912.92. The trade was a 32.84 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

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.