BlackRock Science and Technology Term TrustBSTZ
BSTZ
About: BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II is a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company. The trust's investment objectives are to provide total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation. Its portfolio consists of Equity Securities, Options, Preferred Securities, Convertible Securities, Depositary Receipts, Non-U.S. Securities, Emerging Markets Investments, Restricted and Illiquid Investments, Private Company Investments, Corporate Bonds, and other investments. The trust seeks to Invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range from the development, advancement, and use of science and/or technology.
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Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
125% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 18 | Existing positions closed: 8
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 3 (+1) [Q4]
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 98 [Q3] → 106 (+8) [Q4]
0% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $476M [Q3] → $474M (-$1.18M) [Q4]
1.93% less ownership
Funds ownership: 32.82% [Q3] → 30.89% (-1.93%) [Q4]
52% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 23 | Existing positions reduced: 48
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BSTZ.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 7 articles about BSTZ published over the past 30 days
Positive
The Motley Fool
14 hours ago
These 3 Funds Offer Sky-High Yields of 15% or More and Trade at a Discount
My definition of a high yield is any yield at least twice the level of the S&P 500's yield. The threshold is currently around 2.56%.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
BSTZ: 16% Plus Yield And 8% Discount, But Is It A Buy?
The BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust primarily invests in equity and preferred securities of high-growth and technology companies around the world. It also invests up to 25% of its assets in private companies. BSTZ currently offers a highly attractive distribution yield of 16.40% and is currently trading at a reasonable discount of -8%. That said, the fund appears to be overpaying the distribution. The fund is trading at attractive levels due to the recent correction. However, there are many risks as well. It will be best to accumulate it in multiple lots rather than lump-sum.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
4 days ago
5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 15% (April 2025)
For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid track records that pay high distributions and offer "excess" discounts. We try to separate the wheat from the chaff using our filtering process to select just five CEFs every month from around 500closed-end funds.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: CUBA Jumping On CLO Bandwagon (April 13, 2025)
10 out of 22 CEF sectors were positive on price and 5 out of 22 sectors were positive on NAV last week. Herzfeld Caribbean Basin Fund is jumping on the CLO bandwagon. CLM/CRF announces a rights offering.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
8 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 2 Sells) In The Month Of March 2025
This month we got some increased market volatility, allowing me to put some of my cash pile to work in my closed-end fund portfolio. I also sold out of two positions, as they were starting to become on the more expensive side in terms of discounts/premiums. Adding to my positions regularly every month increases my cash flow annually, and even every month it grows.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
CEF Weekly Review: BlackRock Resets Its Tender Offers
We review the CEF market valuation and performance through the first week of April and highlight recent market action. Nearly all CEF sectors were down; Munis and Agencies saw gains due to the sharp drop in Treasury yields. BlackRock announced new CEF tender offers starting mid-April, impacting funds like BOE, BCX, BGY, BSTZ, and MVF, with a 2.5% share buyback at a 2% discount.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 212: $21,200 Allocated, $2,083.57 In Projected Dividends
The FOMC meeting provided clarity on future rate cuts, boosting market sentiment; the Dividend Harvesting Portfolio saw a 0.88% increase in profitability. The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio, with a 25.87% return on invested capital, generated $12.60 in week 212, raising forward annualized dividend income to $2,083.57. I added to NEOS NASDAQ-100 (R) High Income ETF and BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund, anticipating bullish outcomes from Fed rate cuts and corporate debt appreciation.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BSTZ: Double-Digit Dividend Accompanied By Potential To Benefit From Growth Of AI
BSTZ offers a compelling investment opportunity with a 14.3% dividend yield and exposure to leading global technology companies, leveraging an option writing strategy for income generation. The fund trades at an 8.1% discount to NAV, presenting a favorable entry point for investors amid improving macroeconomic conditions and AI market growth. BSTZ's portfolio is diverse, with significant holdings in NVIDIA, Databricks, and PsiQuantum, and has consistently increased NAV despite market volatility.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
BSTZ: I'm Buying This CEF At -8.13% Discount To NAV And Double-Digit Yield
I am bullish on the BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust due to its potential for income and capital appreciation, trading at an -8.13% discount to NAV. BSTZ's contingent limited-term structure offers a guaranteed liquidity event at NAV in 2031, mitigating risks associated with CEFs trading at discounts. BSTZ generates a 14.35% yield through an option overlay strategy, providing steady monthly income and potential for significant appreciation over the next 6 years.
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