BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Acquired by LPL Financial LLC

LPL Financial LLC raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 6.3% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 120,559 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 7,142 shares during the quarter. LPL Financial LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $3,899,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Prime Capital Investment Advisors LLC bought a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 4th quarter worth approximately $356,000. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.9% in the 4th quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 488,728 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,865,000 after purchasing an additional 18,544 shares during the last quarter. Smith Moore & CO. lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Smith Moore & CO. now owns 16,886 shares of the company’s stock worth $479,000 after purchasing an additional 650 shares during the last quarter. Arete Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 1st quarter worth approximately $599,009,000,000. Finally, Elequin Securities LLC bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 4th quarter worth approximately $382,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

Shares of NYSE BST opened at $33.59 on Monday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $27.45 and a 12-month high of $35.94. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $33.86 and its 200 day simple moving average is $32.71.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, August 31st. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, August 15th were paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.93%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, August 14th.

Insider Buying and Selling at BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

In other BlackRock Science and Technology Trust news, Portfolio Manager Tony Kim sold 3,500 shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock in a transaction on Monday, August 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $32.14, for a total transaction of $112,490.00. Following the sale, the portfolio manager now owns 13,250 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $425,855. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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.