Commonwealth Equity Services LLC Sells 1,976 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ:BSTZ)

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC lessened its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ:BSTZ) by 3.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 62,022 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,976 shares during the period. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust were worth $1,235,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. lifted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 50.5% in the 4th quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 101,117 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,690,000 after acquiring an additional 33,928 shares during the period. 1607 Capital Partners LLC raised its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 18.0% in the fourth quarter. 1607 Capital Partners LLC now owns 736,194 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,302,000 after purchasing an additional 112,138 shares in the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lifted its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 10.7% in the fourth quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 36,051 shares of the company’s stock worth $602,000 after purchasing an additional 3,487 shares during the period. Focus Financial Network Inc. ADV acquired a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust during the fourth quarter worth $234,000. Finally, Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd increased its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust by 66.6% in the 4th quarter. Quantedge Capital Pte Ltd now owns 606,122 shares of the company’s stock valued at $10,128,000 after buying an additional 242,200 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Stock Performance

Shares of BSTZ stock opened at $18.91 on Monday. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $19.03 and a 200-day moving average of $18.94. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust has a 52-week low of $14.11 and a 52-week high of $20.95.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.214 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 15th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust Company Profile

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the science and technology sectors.