Compass Wealth Management LLC Takes $37,000 Position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Compass Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor bought 1,000 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $37,000.

Other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. increased its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.8% during the 4th quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 580,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,534,000 after buying an additional 21,452 shares during the period. Stonebrook Private Inc. acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $478,000. Wells Fargo & Company MN grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 5.4% during the 4th quarter. Wells Fargo & Company MN now owns 482,202 shares of the company’s stock worth $16,231,000 after acquiring an additional 24,732 shares in the last quarter. Raymond James & Associates grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.7% during the 4th quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 381,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,840,000 after acquiring an additional 9,987 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Daymark Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $201,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Trading Down 0.3 %

NYSE BST opened at $37.84 on Thursday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 52 week low of $29.62 and a 52 week high of $38.08. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $36.00 and a two-hundred day moving average of $35.70.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 28th. Stockholders of record on Friday, June 14th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.93%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, June 14th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector.