Raymond James Trust N.A. Buys 13,644 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Raymond James Trust N.A. grew its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 124.2% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 24,633 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 13,644 shares during the period. Raymond James Trust N.A.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $873,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $222,000. Prospera Financial Services Inc bought a new stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust during the 3rd quarter valued at about $495,000. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 5.5% during the 3rd quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 39,712 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after purchasing an additional 2,064 shares in the last quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 100.8% during the 3rd quarter. Wolverine Asset Management LLC now owns 141,218 shares of the company’s stock valued at $5,005,000 after purchasing an additional 70,885 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Shaker Financial Services LLC boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 77.8% during the 3rd quarter. Shaker Financial Services LLC now owns 46,823 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,659,000 after purchasing an additional 20,491 shares in the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Down 0.2 %

Shares of BST opened at $36.45 on Monday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1-year low of $31.38 and a 1-year high of $39.01. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $36.04 and its 200-day moving average price is $36.04.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, November 29th. Investors of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a dividend of $0.25 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 8.23%.

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.