8,913 Shares in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) Acquired by Jane Street Group LLC

Jane Street Group LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 8,913 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $316,000.

Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. grew its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 15.4% during the second quarter. Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. now owns 37,648 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,418,000 after purchasing an additional 5,026 shares during the last quarter. Truist Financial Corp grew its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 4.8% during the 2nd quarter. Truist Financial Corp now owns 33,261 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,253,000 after acquiring an additional 1,516 shares during the last quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers increased its position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 7.6% in the 2nd quarter. Cetera Investment Advisers now owns 45,628 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,718,000 after acquiring an additional 3,232 shares during the period. Sanctuary Advisors LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $326,000. Finally, Stolper Co raised its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.0% during the third quarter. Stolper Co now owns 17,563 shares of the company’s stock valued at $622,000 after acquiring an additional 513 shares during the last quarter.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock opened at $37.26 on Friday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a twelve month low of $31.38 and a twelve month high of $39.01. The company’s fifty day moving average is $36.95 and its 200 day moving average is $36.13.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 31st. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, January 15th will be given a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Wednesday, January 15th. This represents a $3.00 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.05%.

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.