BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Purchased by Cwm LLC

Cwm LLC lifted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 63.6% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 3,718 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 1,446 shares during the quarter. Cwm LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $125,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company. Annapolis Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 345.5% during the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 1,096 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 850 shares in the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the fourth quarter worth about $67,000. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 212.2% during the third quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 3,749 shares of the company’s stock worth $118,000 after acquiring an additional 2,548 shares during the period. Finally, Daymark Wealth Partners LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the fourth quarter worth about $201,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance

NYSE:BST opened at $35.56 on Monday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $35.94 and a 200-day moving average of $34.77. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $29.62 and a twelve month high of $37.96.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 31st. Investors of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be issued a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.44%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 14th.

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.