BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust
BSTZ
Market cap $1.37B

19.39 USD

-0.36

1.82%

At close Jun 13, 4:00 PM EDT

1 day

-1.82%

5 days

-1.32%

1 month

1.52%

3 months

4.70%

6 months

-10.31%

Year to date

-6.78%

1 year

-2.22%

5 years

-11.58%

10 years

-3.15%

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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Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

2.47% less ownership

Funds ownership: 30.91% [Q4 2024] → 28.44% (-2.47%) [Q1 2025]

6% less funds holding

Funds holding: 108 [Q4 2024] → 101 (-7) [Q1 2025]

23% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $475M [Q4 2024] → $365M (-$110M) [Q1 2025]

26% less first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 14 | Existing positions closed: 19

28% less repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 29 | Existing positions reduced: 40

33% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 3 [Q4 2024] → 2 (-1) [Q1 2025]

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Research analyst outlook

We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for BSTZ.

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about BSTZ published over the past 30 days

BSTZ: Big Yield On Science And Tech

BSTZ offers a high 13.3% yield and monthly payouts. The fund's portfolio has shifted toward mid/small caps and increased Asia Pacific exposure, with major changes in sector allocations and top holdings. Recent dividend hikes followed activist pressure.

BSTZ: Big Yield On Science And Tech

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

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Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 14% (May 2025)

For income investors, closed-end funds, or CEFs, remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. 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 500 closed-end funds.

5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 14% (May 2025)

BSTZ Navigates Volatility, Could See Upside In 2025

BSTZ is a BlackRock closed-end fund that invests in the technology sector. The start to the year has been bumpy as major indices are shaken by emerging risks. A growing portion of BSTZ is invested in private companies like Klarna and Databricks.

BSTZ Navigates Volatility, Could See Upside In 2025

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.

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

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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%.

These 3 Funds Offer Sky-High Yields of 15% or More and Trade at a Discount

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.

BSTZ: 16% Plus Yield And 8% Discount, But Is It A Buy?

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.

5 Best CEFs This Month For Yields Up To 15% (April 2025)

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.

Weekly Closed-End Fund Roundup: CUBA Jumping On CLO Bandwagon (April 13, 2025)

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.

8 Closed-End Fund Buys (And 2 Sells) In The Month Of March 2025

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