BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ)
| Market Value | 1.56B |
| Revenue (ttm) | n/a |
| Net Income (ttm) | n/a |
| Shares Out | 74.17M |
| EPS (ttm) | n/a |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Dividend | $2.02 (9.61%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 16, 2024 |
| Volume | 331,193 |
| Open | 20.32 |
| Previous Close | 20.38 |
| Day's Range | 20.20 - 21.03 |
| 52-Week Range | 16.21 - 22.08 |
| Beta | 1.42 |
| Analysts | n/a |
| Price Target | n/a |
| Earnings Date | n/a |
About BSTZ
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the science and technology sectors. It primarily invests in growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust was formed in June 2019 and is domiciled in the United States. [Read more]
News
BSTZ: 12% Yield, 9% Discount
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust, a tech-focused closed-end fund, offers attractive monthly distributions, with a current yield of 12.07%, despite recent dividend cuts and a history of vola...
11 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of November 2024
This month, I've added to 11 different positions, but most of these were related to repurchases after the BlackRock tender offers. While I added to 11 different positions, these were all positions I h...
Collect 12% Yields By Investing Like A Billionaire In 2025
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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...
BSTZ: Technology Growth Fund Yields 12% And (Still) Trades At Wide Discount To NAV
Consider investing in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust for high-yield income, leveraging its top holdings in NVDA and other growth tech stocks. BSTZ offers a 12.3% yield at a -9.8% discount...
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.
9 Closed-End Fund Buys In The Month Of August 2024
The broader equity market saw declines in early August but ended near all-time highs to finish off the month. I put some capital to work this month at the low, but not as much as I had planned initial...
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for ECAT, BCAT, BMEZ, BSTZ and BIGZ
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BCAT--Today, each of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust...
BSTZ Continues To Outperform BST And Here's Why
This year, BSTZ has outperformed BST due to valuation improvement and a brighter outlook for private investments. BSTZ's valuation gap has closed significantly, moving from a 20% discount to an 8% dis...
The Dividend Snowball: 3 Ways To Increase Monthly Income
Today, we revisit dividend investing, discussing compounding returns and the dividend snowball. A common dilemma for investors is the decision between income and income growth. We explore the 1% Rule ...
BlackRock Announces Certified Results of 2024 Annual Meetings of Ten Contested Closed-End Funds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today the final certified voting results of the 2024 Annual Meetings of Shareholders (the “Annual Meetings”) of the ten close...
Glass Lewis Supports ALL of BlackRock's Board Nominees and Rejects ALL of Saba's Proposals to Terminate BlackRock as Investment Adviser at Contested CEF Annual Meetings
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that leading independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has issued recommendations for the reelection of ALL of BlackR...
ISS Rejects ALL Proposals to Terminate BlackRock as Investment Adviser and Recommends Shareholders Support ALL BlackRock Board Nominees at BCAT, BMEZ, BNY, MPA on WHITE Proxy Card at Upcoming CEF Annual Meetings
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has issued additional ...
CEF Report | May 2024 | Activism Is Heating Up
Taxable bond CEF space value shrinking as discounts tighten. Opportunities exist, especially following activists. Focus on top-down assessment, cheap sectors, and specific funds like Cohen & Steers Se...
These ‘Secret' 7.8% Dividends Are Starting To Make Headlines
I've been covering CEFs for about a decade, and I've never seen them get as much attention as they are right now.
Saba Capital Releases Presentation Detailing Plan to Deliver Enhanced Shareholder Value at 10 BlackRock Closed-End Funds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Saba” or “we”) today issued a presentation detailing its plan to deliver shareholder value at 10 BlackRock Advi...
BlackRock Announces Increased Distribution Rates for Certain Closed-End Funds
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Board of Trustees of each of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Scie...
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).
BSTZ: Deep Discount And Potential Activist Catalyst
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust continues to trade at a deep discount, providing investors with exposure to private technology companies. Although BSTZ's performance has been weak due to a...
3 High-Yield Artificial Intelligence Plays Paying Up To 9.1%
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BSTZ: Why This CEF Is Outperforming The Sector
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) is an equity closed-end fund that invests in the technology sector. BSTZ initially underperformed due to the slowdown in the technology sector, but h...
Weekly CEF Roundup: First Trust MLP CEF Mergers Approved, Saba Buys BSTZ, PDX Goes Monthly
5 out of 22 closed-end fund sectors positive on price and 1 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV. Saba targets BSTZ, while PDX moves to a monthly distribution. First Trust MLP CEF mergers are approved by...
BSTZ: Private Equity Exposure Remains A Liability
BSTZ invests across tech stocks and private companies. The fund has underperformed sector benchmarks over the last several years and trades at a deep discount to NAV.
These 8%+ Dividends Are The Key To Sailing Through A Recession In 2024
Today I want to go over what the economic data is telling us about the future of the financial markets in 2024.
BSTZ: Going To Take Some Time To Pay Off
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust has underperformed Nasdaq due to its focus on smaller-cap companies. BSTZ trades at a 20.5% discount against its NAV, offering a forward yield of 7.5%. The ...