Sentinel Trust Co. LBA Sells 1,021 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ:BSTZ)

Sentinel Trust Co. LBA lowered its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ:BSTZ) by 9.4% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 9,833 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,021 shares during the quarter. Sentinel Trust Co. LBA’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust were worth $204,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. US Bancorp DE grew its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 51.4% during the 3rd quarter. US Bancorp DE now owns 2,650 shares of the company’s stock worth $51,000 after buying an additional 900 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 1.2% in the fourth quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 102,779 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,186,000 after purchasing an additional 1,182 shares during the period. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust in the third quarter valued at $38,000. NewEdge Wealth LLC raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 2.9% during the fourth quarter. NewEdge Wealth LLC now owns 104,993 shares of the company’s stock valued at $2,174,000 after purchasing an additional 3,000 shares during the period. Finally, Stablepoint Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust during the fourth quarter valued at about $223,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Stock Performance

Shares of BSTZ opened at $19.73 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust has a one year low of $16.50 and a one year high of $22.28. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $21.35 and a 200-day moving average of $20.43.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, February 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 14th will be issued a dividend of $0.2218 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 14th. This represents a $2.66 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 13.49%.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the science and technology sectors.