6,663 Shares in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Purchased by Arkadios Wealth Advisors

Arkadios Wealth Advisors purchased a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 6,663 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $244,000.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the business. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the third quarter worth $76,000. World Investment Advisors LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the third quarter worth about $208,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 3rd quarter worth about $222,000. D.A. Davidson & CO. increased 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 purchasing an additional 814 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $316,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

NYSE:BST opened at $38.79 on Friday. The business has a 50 day moving average of $37.11 and a 200 day moving average of $36.12. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1-year low of $31.38 and a 1-year high of $39.59.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.73%.

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.