BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

BST

Market cap $1.56B

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.

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:

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.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers high-yield Tech exposure, currently yielding 6.25% with a $0.25 monthly payout. BST trades at an 11.46% discount to NAV, much deeper than its historical averages, presenting an opportunity. Distribution coverage improved to 1.44x in 2025, driven by a 3.5x increase in net realized gains and 7.6% net asset growth.

Growth darlings prioritize speculative future multiples, while value sectors deliver reliable, current cash flow straight to your wallet. A handful of mega-cap tech firms account for nearly 40% of the entire S&P 500 value. The extreme gap between market-cap weighting and equal weighting matches the absolute apex of the Dot-com bubble.

Dividend investing provides a consistent income stream, beneficial for those seeking passive income, while growth stocks may require selling shares to realize gains. Seeking dividend income does not rule out focusing on the growth of the portfolio's nominal value, thanks to many funds that see their NAV grow over time. These securities offer a dual advantage: immediate returns through regular, periodic distributions, and capital appreciation through long-term NAV increase.

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.

The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio has reached an all-time high, up 42.3% with a 7.77% forward yield and nearly $3,000 in projected annualized dividend income. I maintain strict risk controls, capping positions at 5% and sectors at 20%, while focusing on high-quality assets regardless of market conditions. Recent additions include the NEOS MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF (MLPI), targeting midstream energy infrastructure and offering a 14-15% distribution yield.

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.

Dividend strategies aim to generate steady streams of passive income over time. At the same time, they should not neglect capital growth, so demonstrating that dividend payouts do not erode their underlying value over the long term. A significant portion of my holdings currently show a positive NAV performance since their launch, which remains for me an equally important goal for the long run.