Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB Takes Position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB bought a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 2,150 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $76,000.

Other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 251.8% during the 2nd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 3,493 shares of the company’s stock worth $132,000 after purchasing an additional 2,500 shares in the last quarter. World Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter worth $208,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. purchased a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 3rd quarter valued at $222,000. D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 10.8% during the 3rd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 8,342 shares of the company’s stock valued at $296,000 after acquiring an additional 814 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter worth $316,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Up 0.9 %

NYSE BST opened at $36.46 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $36.81 and a 200-day moving average price of $36.15. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1 year low of $31.38 and a 1 year high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 23rd. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 16th will be given a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.23%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th.

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.