BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Position Decreased by Atomi Financial Group Inc.

Atomi Financial Group Inc. decreased its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 2.3% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 14,680 shares of the company’s stock after selling 345 shares during the period. Atomi Financial Group Inc.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $553,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Several other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in BST. International Assets Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.0% during the first quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 15,637 shares of the company’s stock valued at $568,000 after buying an additional 1,158 shares in the last quarter. Stonebrook Private Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter worth $478,000. Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 5.4% in the fourth quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 482,202 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,231,000 after acquiring an additional 24,732 shares during the last quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC lifted its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 6.9% in the first quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC now owns 40,668 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,501,000 after purchasing an additional 2,610 shares during the period. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC lifted its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.9% in the first quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 136,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,045,000 after purchasing an additional 6,386 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Up 0.3 %

Shares of NYSE BST traded up $0.09 during midday trading on Tuesday, reaching $35.10. 87,698 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 108,726. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $36.14 and its 200-day simple moving average is $36.24. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $29.62 and a 12 month high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 30th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, August 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, August 15th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.55%.

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.