Raymond James Trust N.A. Grows Stock Holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Raymond James Trust N.A. increased its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 124.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 24,633 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,644 shares during the period. Raymond James Trust N.A.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $873,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds have also recently made changes to their positions in BST. Cetera Investment Advisers bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,565,000. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.0% during the second quarter. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. now owns 27,143 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,022,000 after buying an additional 2,005 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.4% during the second quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 382,775 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,415,000 after buying an additional 12,512 shares during the period. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 251.8% during the second quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 3,493 shares of the company’s stock valued at $132,000 after buying an additional 2,500 shares during the period. Finally, International Assets Investment Management LLC grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.8% during the second quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 16,077 shares of the company’s stock valued at $605,000 after buying an additional 440 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE BST opened at $36.45 on Monday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $36.04 and a 200 day moving average of $36.04. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $31.38 and a 12-month high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.23%.

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.