Vista Investment Partners II LLC Invests $251,000 in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Vista Investment Partners II LLC acquired a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 6,856 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $251,000.

Other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $76,000. World Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $208,000. Symphony Financial Services Inc. bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 4th quarter worth about $215,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. bought a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter valued at about $222,000. Finally, Arkadios Wealth Advisors purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $244,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

Shares of BST opened at $34.64 on Monday. The business has a 50-day moving average of $37.36 and a 200 day moving average of $36.52. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a fifty-two week low of $31.38 and a fifty-two week high of $39.59.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.66%.

Insider Buying and Selling at BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

In other news, Portfolio Manager Tony Kim purchased 10,264 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 20th. The stock was bought at an average cost of $38.78 per share, for a total transaction of $398,037.92. Following the acquisition, the portfolio manager now directly owns 41,514 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,609,912.92. This represents a 32.84 % increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

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.