BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST)

NYSE: BST · Real-Time Price · USD
40.99
+0.05 (0.12%)
At close: Apr 15, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT
40.99
0.00 (0.00%)
After-hours: Apr 15, 2026, 4:10 PM EDT
Market Cap1.42B +22.4%
Revenue (ttm)n/a
Net Incomen/a
EPSn/a
Shares Out 34.72M
PE Ration/a
Forward PEn/a
Dividend$4.20 (10.25%)
Ex-Dividend DateMay 15, 2026
Volume93,026
Open40.90
Previous Close40.94
Day's Range40.67 - 41.14
52-Week Range30.02 - 44.50
Beta1.29
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

Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYS...

Other symbols: BBNBCATBCXBDJBGRBGYBME
14 days ago - Business Wire

Software Stocks Crumble (And These 3 Dividends Are Here For It)

There's one critical takeaway for us as AI flits through the market, whacking sector after sector as it does: Actively managed funds—closed-end funds (CEFs), in particular—are the best way to play it.

Other symbols: BSTZSTK
6 weeks ago - Forbes

A 13% Dividends From AI? Here Are The Tickers

By now you've no doubt heard the argument that AI is a bubble, and there's no way Big Tech will make a significant profit from it, given the massive amounts of cash they've already piled in.

Other symbols: BSTZBTXSTK
9 months ago - Forbes

This Is Like Owning An ETF, But With 10X The Dividends

If you're like most income investors, you're on the hunt for stocks and funds that can stand up to a storm these days.

Other symbols: AIOSTK
1 year ago - Forbes

Income Investors Will End Up Loving DeepSeek

Here's my take on the DeepSeek selloff we saw last week: It's a buying opportunity, especially for income investors.

Other symbols: BSTZ
1 year ago - Forbes

BlackRock Is Quietly Boosting These 3 Big Closed-End Funds

One often-overlooked way for closed-end funds (CEFs) to give us a profit boost is for management to buy back a fund's shares.

Other symbols: BSTZ
1 year ago - Forbes

These 8% Dividends Are The Wallflowers Of The Investment World

I've dedicated my career to closed-end funds (CEFs) because in a way, these high-yield investments saved my life: Using these funds to get an 8% income stream from my portfolio gave me the confidence ...

Other symbols: PDI
1 year ago - Forbes

Dump Your ETFs Now, Buy These 8%+ Payers Instead

I've been covering closed-end funds (CEFs) for more than a decade. Through that time (and still today!

Other symbols: NFJ
1 year ago - Forbes

BlackRock Just Sent These 8%+ Payers Soaring

A couple weeks ago, on May 3, BlackRock BlackRock , the world's largest investment firm, did something that will send a shockwave through our favorite high-yield investments: closed-end funds (CEFs).

Other symbols: BGYBSTZHFRO
2 years ago - Forbes

2 Unsung 9% Paying Funds With Dividends That Soar

Stop me if you've heard this one: “If you buy a high-yielding investment, your big yield won't last because they'll cut dividends.”

Other symbols: NIE
3 years ago - Forbes

3 Smart Ways To Play The 2023 Market Rally

Rarely do we get a buying opportunity in high-yielding closed-end funds (CEFs) like the one we have now. Thanks to the selloff, many CEFs trade at deep discounts and pay outsized yields upwards of 9% ...

Other symbols: DIAXUSA
3 years ago - Forbes

Wall Street Is Jam-Packed With 8%+ Fire-Sale Dividends

While vanilla investors worry along with the herd, we contrarians are buying.

Other symbols: BMEZBSTZECATRNPRVTUTG
3 years ago - Forbes

3 “Cash Loaded” Funds Almost All Investors Miss (Yields Up To 8%)

I'm always shocked when dividend investors ignore tech stocks.

Other symbols: QQQXSTK
4 years ago - Forbes

22 Dividend Funds Yielding Up To 36.5%

With 2022 likely to be a wild ride, we income investors are going to lean on two key advantages.

Other symbols: EVTIFNSPXXTDF
4 years ago - Forbes

These 3 Funds Crush Stocks, Yield Up To 7.2%

There are three funds hiding in plain sight that do something everyone thinks is impossible: pay huge dividends.

Other symbols: ASGSTK
4 years ago - Forbes

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Results Of its Rights Offering

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) (the "Trust") today announced the successful completion of its transferable rights offer (“the Offer”). The Offer commence...

5 years ago - Business Wire

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Terms of Rights Offering

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) (the "Trust") today announced that its Board of Trustees (the "Board") has approved the terms of the issuance of transfera...

5 years ago - Business Wire

Early Declaration of Regular Distribution Announced for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Trustees of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST, CUSIP: 09258G104) (the “Trust”) today announced the early declaration of a regular monthly distri...

5 years ago - Business Wire

This 4.6% Dividend Is A Smart Buy Now (and It's About To Get Even Better)

Despite worries about rising interest rates, the Federal Reserve is likely to keep its key lending rate near zero.

5 years ago - Forbes

A 6.3% Dividend From Apple? Here's How.

Tech stocks have finally taken a breather—and we're going to pounce on this dip—and grab a rare “double discount” while we're at it.

5 years ago - Forbes

These High-Yield Funds Will Soar In The Rising-Rate Panic

When we hear the latest “sure thing” from the mainstream crowd, we get more than a little suspicious.

5 years ago - Forbes

3 Booming Trends That Could Triple Your Dividends In 2021

I've got three high-yield closed-end funds (CEFs) with dividends up to 8% that are nicely positioned for strong gains in the next 12 months and beyond.

Other symbols: NIERQI
5 years ago - Forbes

How To Trade The New Stimulus Plan For 4% Dividends And Upside

Let's take a look at how the new stimulus bill affects our portfolios and dividends!

5 years ago - Forbes

These 10 Mysterious Funds Crush Stocks And Yield Up To 9.4%

If you’re looking to boost your portfolio’s income stream, look at CEFs yielding 7%+

Other symbols: ASGBBNBHKBSTZETJHQLMQY
6 years ago - Forbes

The 3 Best 6%+ Tech Dividends (Ranked Worst To First)

Almost everyone walked right by the three monster dividends I’ll show you in a minute.

Other symbols: QQQXSTK
7 years ago - Forbes