BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Stock News

For income investors, closed-end funds remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. Closed-end funds, or CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs wi...

Despite a market pullback, my Dividend Harvesting Portfolio delivered positive returns and increased income, showcasing the benefits of diversification and disciplined reinvestment. I added to VICI, NNN, BSTZ, and MSTY, targeting high-yield, stable, and discounted assets poised to benefit from future Fed rate cuts and sector trends. The portfolio's forward dividend income and YoY growth remain ...

The market saw a strong continuing recovery in May from April's market drop. The rebound was enough to see the drop recover entirely that was seen in April, but the markets still remain off all-time highs seen in February. While there wasn't as much in terms of opportunity for buying as there was in April, I add to my CEF positions every month regardless.

BSTZ offers a high 13.3% yield and monthly payouts. The fund's portfolio has shifted toward mid/small caps and increased Asia Pacific exposure, with major changes in sector allocations and top holdings. Recent dividend hikes followed activist pressure.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--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 Divid...

For income investors, closed-end funds, or CEFs, remain an attractive investment class that covers various asset classes and promises high distributions and reasonable total returns. CEFs, are generally characterized by higher volatility and deeper drawdowns than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid tr...

BSTZ is a BlackRock closed-end fund that invests in the technology sector. The start to the year has been bumpy as major indices are shaken by emerging risks. A growing portion of BSTZ is invested in private companies like Klarna and Databricks.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--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 Divid...