BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
About: BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to provide income and total return through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. It focuses on investing, under a normal market condition in equity securities of science and technology companies.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
17% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 42 | Existing positions reduced: 36
8% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 13 | Existing positions closed: 12
0.37% less ownership
Funds ownership: 19.62% [Q4 2024] → 19.25% (-0.37%) [Q1 2025]
3% less funds holding
Funds holding: 119 [Q4 2024] → 116 (-3) [Q1 2025]
11% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $249M [Q4 2024] → $221M (-$28.6M) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BST.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about BST published over the past 30 days
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
BST: Continues To Generate High-Single Digit Yields And Can Go Higher
BST trades at a -4.39% discount to its NAV while having a distribution yield that exceeds 8% which is an opportunity for investors. BST's top-10 holdings have an average of 42.50% EPS growth on the horizon over the next 2 fiscal years from the 8 companies that are public. As the Fed lowers rates, the cost of capital will decline and this will be bullish for many of the investments within BST's portfolio.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 222: $22,200 Allocated, $2,268.90 In Projected Dividends
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio rebounded strongly, hitting a new record value and delivering a 25% return on invested capital with robust income growth. I continue to focus on diversification, risk mitigation, and recurring income, adding to NNN REIT, BP, and MSTY for their strong yields and income potential. Dividend income is up significantly year-over-year, and I expect to surpass $2,500 in forward annualized income by year-end, revising projections higher.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 weeks ago
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.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
BST: High Tech, High Yield, High Risk
The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a unique fund that offers investors access to high-tech, high-risk firms alongside a slew of private market investments. The fund employs a covered call overlay, generating income in excess of 8% p.a., and manages its distributions so that they are consistent and reliable. Investors need to consider the significant risks with the fund, such as the way its managers intentionally obfuscate the fund's private market holdings.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BST: NAV Growth Supported By Fund's Efficient Strategy
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers tech exposure with a focus on income, providing a starting dividend yield of 8.8%, despite recent price declines. BST's option strategy on 30-40% of assets generates income but caps growth, making it suitable for income-focused investors rather than those seeking maximum total return. BST trades at a 3.7% discount to NAV, making it an attractive accumulation opportunity for long-term investors optimistic about the tech sector's future.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
My Income Portfolio: In The Garden Of Eden
Total Return can be misleading if not supported by NAV growth, as it may include unsustainable distributions and Return of Capital. Behavioral finance shows markets are irrational, making it crucial to consider practical aspects beyond theoretical Total Return calculations. I believe that NAV performance can affect our discretion in the reinvestment choices for the distributions we receive from our savings much more than Total Return.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BST: A High-Yield Covered Call Fund For Tech Investors
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers concentrated tech exposure and income generation through a call option strategy, with a strong performance history. BST's portfolio includes leading U.S. tech firms like Nvidia, Microsoft, and Apple, with a 10-year NAV return of 332.5% and a 1-year return of 24.11%. The fund provides a 9% forward dividend yield, trading at a 4% discount to NAV, indicating potential undervaluation and a buying opportunity.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
BST: A Technology CEF Under Pressure, A Long Way To Go
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, a tech-focused CEF, is under pressure due to high valuations and market volatility, with a significant way to go before being considered 'cheap'. The fund's premium/discount to NAV is expected to widen, consistent with historical trends during tech bear markets, potentially reaching a -5% to -10% discount. Despite a well-covered distribution, future gains are uncertain as the fund may rely on return of capital amid decreasing NAV and market pressures.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
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