BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) to Issue $0.25 Monthly Dividend

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) declared a monthly dividend on Thursday, January 2nd,NASDAQ Dividends reports. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share on Friday, January 31st. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.04%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

BST traded up $0.71 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $37.33. 101,887 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 105,493. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $36.84 and a 200-day simple moving average of $36.14. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $31.38 and a 12 month high of $39.01.

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.