# BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BSTSX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bstsx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: BlackRock · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2000-05-15 The BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund primarily seeks investment opportunities within the global technology sector. It dedicates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities issued by technology companies across all market capitalization ranges, spanning both U.S. and international markets. The fund specifically targets firms exhibiting potential for rapid and sustainable growth, stemming from their role in developing, advancing, or utilizing innovative technologies. Its investment universe may encompass companies operating in both developed and emerging economies. While common... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $80.32 | | Expense Ratio | 1.14% | | Assets Under Management | $7.23B | | NAV | $80.32 | | Holdings Count | 71 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 16.60% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $13.34 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Semi-Annual | | 52-Week Range | $63.70 – $102.56 | | Beta | 1.69 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $8.3721 /share - Ex-date: 2026-07-22 - Pay date: 2026-07-23 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does BSTSX invest in? The BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund primarily seeks investment opportunities within the global technology sector. It dedicates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities issued by technology companies across all market capitalization ranges, spanning both U.S. and international markets. The fund specifically targets firms exhibiting potential for rapid and sustainable growth, stemming from their role in developing, advancing, or utilizing innovative technologies. Its investment universe may encompass companies operating in both developed and emerging economies. While common stock forms the core of its portfolio, the fund also maintains the flexibility to invest in preferred stock and convertible securities. Furthermore, it may include Rule 144A securities, which are privately offered instruments typically acquired by qualified institutional buyers. ### What is the expense ratio of BSTSX? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BSTSX) charges an expense ratio of 1.14%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is BSTSX? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BSTSX) manages $7.23B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is BSTSX actively managed or an index fund? BSTSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was BSTSX launched? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BSTSX) launched in May 2000 and is managed by BlackRock. ### How has BSTSX performed? BSTSX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does BSTSX pay a dividend? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund (BSTSX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 16.60%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BSTSX pay dividends? BlackRock Technology Opportunities Fund pays dividends Semi-Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BSTSX's dividend yield? BSTSX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 16.60%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BSTSX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BSTSX was 2026-07-22. The next ex-date typically follows Semi-Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BSTSX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 1.14% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BSTSX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BSTSX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BSTSX cost more than a fund like VOO? BSTSX's strategy (current expense ratio 1.14%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where BSTSX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BSTSX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as BSTSX (1.14%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bstsx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bstsx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bstsx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bstsx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/bstsx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.