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The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust operates as a closed-end equity fund, established by BlackRock, Inc. Its management is overseen by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The trust employs an investment strategy that involves both direct equity acquisitions and indirect exposure through derivatives, such as options, across public markets globally. It primarily targets companies operating within the scientific and technological sectors. The fund strategically allocates capital to both dividend-yielding and growth-oriented stocks, irrespective of their market capitalization. Inaugurated on October 28, 2014, the Trust is domiciled in the United States.
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BST--BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) and BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ) (each, a "Fund" and together, the "Funds") announced today the declaration of special distributions, payable on September 30, 2026 to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2026 (ex-date September 15, 2026). The special distributions reflect substantial realized gains generated by the Funds' strong investment performance, including cumulative fiscal year.
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE: BTX), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (collectively, the “Funds”) paid the following distributions per share:
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains a compelling buy, trading at an 11.46% discount to NAV—its deepest in years. BST is positioned to benefit from AI sector momentum and offers early exposure to Anthropic ahead of its anticipated IPO. Dividend yield stands at 6.2%, with strong coverage and a high likelihood of a supplemental payout or base raise by year-end.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers high-yield Tech exposure, currently yielding 6.25% with a $0.25 monthly payout. BST trades at an 11.46% discount to NAV, much deeper than its historical averages, presenting an opportunity. Distribution coverage improved to 1.44x in 2025, driven by a 3.5x increase in net realized gains and 7.6% net asset growth.
Growth darlings prioritize speculative future multiples, while value sectors deliver reliable, current cash flow straight to your wallet. A handful of mega-cap tech firms account for nearly 40% of the entire S&P 500 value. The extreme gap between market-cap weighting and equal weighting matches the absolute apex of the Dot-com bubble.