Jane Street Group LLC Makes New Investment in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Jane Street Group LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor bought 8,913 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $316,000.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter worth approximately $222,000. D.A. Davidson & CO. lifted its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 10.8% during the 3rd quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 8,342 shares of the company’s stock valued at $296,000 after acquiring an additional 814 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 2nd quarter worth $326,000. Larson Financial Group LLC increased its position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 165.1% in the third quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 9,259 shares of the company’s stock worth $328,000 after purchasing an additional 5,766 shares during the period. Finally, Focus Financial Network Inc. raised its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.0% in the third quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 12,688 shares of the company’s stock valued at $450,000 after purchasing an additional 365 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Up 0.3 %

BST opened at $37.26 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $31.38 and a twelve month high of $39.01. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $36.95 and a 200 day simple moving average of $36.13.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.05%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 15th.

About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

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.