David J Yvars Group Invests $820,000 in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

David J Yvars Group acquired a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) in the third quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The institutional investor acquired 23,232 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $820,000.

Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.9% during the 1st quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 136,636 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,045,000 after purchasing an additional 6,386 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers purchased a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the first quarter valued at approximately $1,565,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 251.8% during the second quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 3,493 shares of the company’s stock valued at $132,000 after purchasing an additional 2,500 shares during the period. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. boosted its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 8.0% in the second quarter. Atria Wealth Solutions Inc. now owns 27,143 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,022,000 after purchasing an additional 2,005 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Raymond James & Associates grew its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.4% in the 2nd quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 382,775 shares of the company’s stock worth $14,415,000 after purchasing an additional 12,512 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

NYSE BST opened at $36.76 on Thursday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1-year low of $31.38 and a 1-year high of $39.01. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $35.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $35.89.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The company also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.16%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th.

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.