BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.25

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, November 22nd,NASDAQ Dividends reports. Investors of record on Monday, December 16th will be paid a dividend of 0.25 per share on Monday, December 23rd. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a yield of 8.00%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 16th.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

NYSE BST traded up $0.22 on Friday, reaching $37.51. The stock had a trading volume of 93,455 shares, compared to its average volume of 113,660. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $36.77 and its 200 day moving average price is $36.14. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12-month low of $31.38 and a 12-month high of $39.01.

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.