- What are the top holdings of BST?
- BlackRock Science and Technology Trust holds — securities in total. The largest positions and their portfolio weights are listed on the Holdings tab.
- How many holdings does BST have?
- BST holds — positions as reported by the fund's most recent disclosure.
- What sectors does BST invest in?
- BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) allocates across the sectors shown above. The largest exposure tops the list; the rest follow in descending weight order.
- What sector is BST most exposed to?
- BST's full sector breakdown is on the Sectors tab. The largest sector weight is shown there along with the rest of the allocation.
- Is BST a US-only fund?
- The country allocation card on this page shows BST's geographic exposure. Funds with > 95% US weight are effectively US-only; international or global funds will show meaningful weights across multiple countries.
- What does BST invest in?
- 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.