BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

BST

Market cap $1.42B

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains a buy, offering both technology sector growth and a 7.3% monthly yield. BST trades at a 5.44% discount to NAV, deeper than its five-year average, presenting an attractive entry point. The fund's option-writing strategy supports high distributions but may cap upside during strong bull markets.

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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) delivered a 22% total return in 2025, combining 10% appreciation and $4.20 in distributions, including a $1.20 special payout. BST currently trades at a -5.98% discount to NAV and offers a 7.37% yield, with a portfolio focused on AI infrastructure and private tech exposure. The fund's option-writing strategy supports recurring income and NAV stability, making BST attractive amid a declining risk-free rate environment.

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The rebound that began in April on stock markets around the world is leading to a positive double-digit year-end close for Wall Street. This increase has been partially reflected in my portfolio, which focuses on high-dividend securities, showing a gain of more than 6% against the cost basis. In addition, there has been a recent flurry of positive news regarding various special year-end distributions announced by several funds in my portfolio.

This article presents a diversified, fund-based portfolio targeting market-matching growth and a 6%+ income yield, with lower tech exposure than the S&P 500. The model portfolio, comprising 5 ETFs and 6 CEFs, emphasizes asset class diversification—spanning blue-chip dividends, tech, real estate, gold, materials, energy, and utilities. The portfolio presented uses ahands-off approach, and it is diversified among many asset classes to be able to withstand different economiccycles in the next 10 years.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers a 7.36% yield and trades at a -7.3% discount to NAV, focusing on high-growth tech equities. BST's buy-write strategy overwrites only 15–30% of the portfolio, enabling greater upside capture during bull markets compared to peers. The fund uses zero leverage and has a very strong long-term record, making it suitable for income-focused investors seeking high total returns. However, investors should be mindful of high volatility and generally much higher drawdowns compared to the broader market.

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 offers AI-focused tech exposure with a 7.25% yield that's paid monthly. BST is eliminating its option writing strategy, aiming for greater upside potential but reducing its slightly defensive positioning in volatile markets. The fund's payout will rely solely on capital gains with this transition, but with a low NAV yield, the payout looks due for a bump.

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