Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. Sells 500 Shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST)

Great Valley Advisor Group Inc. decreased its holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST) by 3.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 13,415 shares of the company’s stock after selling 500 shares during the period. Great Valley Advisor Group Inc.’s holdings in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust were worth $452,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in BST. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3.8% in the 4th quarter. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. now owns 580,345 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,534,000 after purchasing an additional 21,452 shares during the period. International Assets Investment Management LLC raised its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 3,277.6% in the fourth quarter. International Assets Investment Management LLC now owns 487,354 shares of the company’s stock valued at $164,040,000 after acquiring an additional 472,925 shares during the period. Raymond James & Associates lifted its holdings in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 2.7% in the 4th quarter. Raymond James & Associates now owns 381,469 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,840,000 after acquiring an additional 9,987 shares during the last quarter. Invesco Ltd. boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 31.7% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 330,012 shares of the company’s stock worth $10,366,000 after purchasing an additional 79,479 shares during the period. Finally, Janney Montgomery Scott LLC boosted its stake in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust by 1.0% during the 3rd quarter. Janney Montgomery Scott LLC now owns 127,613 shares of the company’s stock worth $4,008,000 after purchasing an additional 1,229 shares during the period.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Price Performance

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust stock opened at $35.56 on Monday. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 1-year low of $29.62 and a 1-year high of $37.96. The company’s 50-day moving average is $35.94 and its 200 day moving average is $34.77.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 31st. Stockholders of record on Wednesday, May 15th will be issued a $0.25 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, May 14th. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.44%.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust 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.