Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC Purchases 3,154 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 1.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 165,577 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 3,154 shares during the quarter. Steward Partners Investment Advisory LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $6,054,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. David J Yvars Group bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter valued at approximately $820,000. Shaker Financial Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 77.8% during the 3rd quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 46,823 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,659,000 after acquiring an additional 20,491 shares during the last quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 100.8% in the third quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 141,218 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,005,000 after acquiring an additional 70,885 shares in the last quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. increased its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 5.5% in the third quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 39,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after acquiring an additional 2,064 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Prospera Financial Services Inc purchased a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter valued at about $495,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Up 1.8 %

BST opened at $35.71 on Thursday. The stock has a 50-day moving average price of $37.50 and a 200-day moving average price of $36.53. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $31.38 and a 12-month high of $39.59.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be paid a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.40%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 14th.

Insider Buying and Selling at BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

In other BlackRock Science and Technology Trust news, Portfolio Manager Tony Kim purchased 10,264 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 20th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $38.78 per share, with a total value of $398,037.92. Following the completion of the purchase, the portfolio manager now directly owns 41,514 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,609,912.92. This trade represents a 32.84 % increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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.