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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

BST

Market cap $1.69B

48.58 USD

+0.83

1.74%

At close Updated Oct 21, 4:00 PM EDT

Pre-market

After hours

49.00

+0.42

0.86%

1 day

1.74%

5 days

0.79%

1 month

-2.08%

3 months

5.86%

6 months

18.23%

Year to date

19.6%

1 year

16.58%

5 years

-10.45%

10 years

166.92%

About: BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objectives are to provide total return and income through long-term capital appreciation.

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Sentiment 3-Months

Positive 28.6%

Neutral 71.4%

Negative 0%

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (October 11, 2026)

CEFs were mixed this week: 10 of 26 sectors rose on price (average -0.02%) and 15 of 26 on NAV (average +0.15%); MLPs led while Senior Loans lagged.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup (October 11, 2026)

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 292: $29,100 Allocated, $3,382.93 In Projected Dividends

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, now at $40,514.71, emphasizes income growth over capital appreciation, achieving an 8.35% forward yield and 38.75% ROI on invested capital. I strategically added to Starwood Property Trust (STWD) and Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund (UTF), capitalizing on rate-driven pullbacks and elevated yields. Portfolio restructuring has flattened position sizes, reduced concentration risk, and enhanced dividend compounding, with no single holding exceeding 4% of the portfolio.

Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 292: $29,100 Allocated, $3,382.93 In Projected Dividends

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

My Income Portfolio: The Knight's Move

Inspired by the horse race in the 2026 Palio di Siena, I made a financial move that I hope will be just as clever as the knight's move in chess. I decided to close out two positions in my Cupolone portfolio that I wasn't entirely convinced about, raising cash to reinvest when the opportunity arises. The purpose of this move is to use this liquidity in securities with better overall NAV performance and a greater likelihood of long-term success.

My Income Portfolio: The Knight's Move

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

BST: This Income Machine Can Still Work After Reaching $50

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains compelling, offering direct exposure to AI leaders Anthropic, Databricks, and Anduril, plus robust monthly distributions. BST trades at a -3.93% discount to NAV, with private valuation markups for Databricks and Anthropic yet to be fully reflected in the NAV. The fund's removal of the options writing strategy has accelerated NAV growth, enabling full participation in the AI-driven CapEx cycle.

BST: This Income Machine Can Still Work After Reaching $50

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) and BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) Announce Special Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BST--BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) and BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ) (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds") announced today the declaration of special distributions, payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2026 (ex-date September 15, 2026). The special distributions reflect substantial realized gains generated by the Funds' strong investment performance, including cumulative fiscal year.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) and BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) Announce Special Distributions

My Income Portfolio-Boosting Returns

The risk-return tradeoff is the financial principle according to which potentially higher returns require accepting higher risk. Risk is the potential for monetary loss or default stemming from market volatility, excessive debt, or unexpected economic downturns. When it comes to volatility, the main culprit is often leverage—the use of borrowed money to fund investments with the goal of multiplying returns.

My Income Portfolio-Boosting Returns

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE: BTX), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (collectively, the “Funds”) paid the following distributions per share:

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

BST: Anthropic IPO And Large Dividend Boost Ahead

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains a compelling buy, trading at an 11.46% discount to NAV—its deepest in years. BST is positioned to benefit from AI sector momentum and offers early exposure to Anthropic ahead of its anticipated IPO. Dividend yield stands at 6.2%, with strong coverage and a high likelihood of a supplemental payout or base raise by year-end.

BST: Anthropic IPO And Large Dividend Boost Ahead

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