BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST)

NYSE: BST · Real-Time Price · USD
39.68
-0.67 (-1.66%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
39.67
-0.01 (-0.03%)
After-hours: Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST
Market Cap1.38B +5.2%
Revenue (ttm)n/a
Net Incomen/a
EPSn/a
Shares Out 34.72M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividend$4.20 (10.41%)
Ex-Dividend DateMar 13, 2026
Volume91,179
Open39.99
Previous Close40.35
Day's Range39.55 - 40.21
52-Week Range27.87 - 44.50
Beta1.27
Analystsn/a
Price Targetn/a
Earnings Daten/a

About BST

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. It invests in dividend paying and growth stocks of companies operating across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was formed on 28 October, 2... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 2014
Country United States
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol BST
Full Company Profile

News

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14 days ago - Business Wire

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7 months ago - Forbes

BST: An Attractive Play For The Short Term

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