BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Sold by B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.

B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. cut its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 5.9% in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 18,199 shares of the company’s stock after selling 1,139 shares during the period. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $685,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 396.5% during the 1st quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 993 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after buying an additional 793 shares during the last quarter. Compass Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $37,000. Mirador Capital Partners LP purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $277,000. Finally, Hartline Investment Corp purchased a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $278,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:BST opened at $35.65 on Friday. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $34.63 and a 200-day simple moving average of $35.79. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $29.62 and a twelve month high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Investors of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, October 15th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.42%.

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.