B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. Sells 10,079 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc. reduced its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 55.4% in the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 8,120 shares of the company’s stock after selling 10,079 shares during the quarter. B. Riley Wealth Advisors Inc.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $286,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

A number of other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Wilmington Savings Fund Society FSB purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the third quarter worth $76,000. World Investment Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the third quarter worth $208,000. Sanctuary Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 83.5% in the third quarter. Sanctuary Advisors LLC now owns 17,137 shares of the company’s stock worth $625,000 after buying an additional 7,798 shares in the last quarter. Jane Street Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the third quarter worth $316,000. Finally, Polar Asset Management Partners Inc. purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the third quarter worth $507,000.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BST stock opened at $36.46 on Friday. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $36.81 and its 200-day moving average price is $36.15. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a one year low of $31.38 and a one year high of $39.01.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, December 23rd. Investors of record on Monday, December 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.23%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th.

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.