BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Shares Sold by Claro Advisors LLC

Claro Advisors LLC decreased its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 21.4% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 10,953 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,982 shares during the quarter. Claro Advisors LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $388,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BST. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 1st quarter worth approximately $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 251.8% in the second quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 3,493 shares of the company’s stock valued at $132,000 after buying an additional 2,500 shares in the last quarter. Mirador Capital Partners LP raised its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.8% in the 2nd quarter. Mirador Capital Partners LP now owns 8,163 shares of the company’s stock valued at $307,000 after buying an additional 660 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 2nd quarter worth about $326,000. Finally, Focus Financial Network Inc. boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 16.1% during the 2nd quarter. Focus Financial Network Inc. now owns 12,323 shares of the company’s stock valued at $447,000 after acquiring an additional 1,712 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Up 1.4 %

NYSE BST opened at $36.22 on Tuesday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1-year low of $31.38 and a 1-year high of $39.01. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $35.86 and a two-hundred day moving average of $36.03.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.28%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 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.