David J Yvars Group Makes New $820,000 Investment in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

David J Yvars Group acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 23,232 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $820,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company. International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3,329.8% during the third quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 551,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $195,420,000 after buying an additional 535,334 shares during the last quarter. Claro Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 1,008.1% in the third quarter. Claro Advisors LLC now owns 154,416 shares of the company’s stock worth $5,473,000 after acquiring an additional 140,481 shares during the period. Wolverine Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,649,000. Cetera Investment Advisers purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,565,000. Finally, Shaker Financial Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 2nd quarter valued at $992,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE BST opened at $36.76 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $35.47 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $35.89. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $31.38 and a twelve month high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th.

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.