BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust
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.
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
73% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 19 | Existing positions closed: 11
8% more funds holding
Funds holding: 104 [Q1] → 112 (+8) [Q2]
7% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $366M [Q1] → $391M (+$25M) [Q2]
8% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 35 | Existing positions reduced: 38
2.47% less ownership
Funds ownership: 28.51% [Q1] → 26.05% (-2.47%) [Q2]
50% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q1] → 1 (-1) [Q2]
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about BSTZ published over the past 30 days
