BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Sold by Level Four Advisory Services LLC

Level Four Advisory Services LLC lowered its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 6.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 6,741 shares of the company’s stock after selling 478 shares during the period. Level Four Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $246,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $76,000. World Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $208,000. Symphony Financial Services Inc. acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $215,000. Arkadios Wealth Advisors purchased a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $244,000. Finally, Vista Investment Partners II LLC purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 4th quarter worth $251,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Up 1.5 %

Shares of NYSE:BST opened at $33.49 on Wednesday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a one year low of $31.38 and a one year high of $39.59. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $36.32 and a 200-day simple moving average of $36.47.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which was paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 14th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.96%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, March 14th.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Portfolio Manager Tony Kim bought 10,264 shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 20th. The stock was bought at an average price of $38.78 per share, for a total transaction of $398,037.92. Following the purchase, the portfolio manager now owns 41,514 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,609,912.92. The trade was a 32.84 % increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company 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.