BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock News

Every month, I put cash to work in my closed-end fund portfolio to help build up cash flow over time. Broader equity markets have continued to perform well for the most part, and discounts narrowing on average for CEFs this year has kept me from wanting to get too aggressive. That said, I think there are still some opportunities for adding and worth putting capital to work more cautiously.

An 8%+ yield may look attractive initially, but fundamental flaws emerge upon reviewing the fund's financial statements and distribution history. Management has incurred losses on options writing. Return-of-capital distributions and a negative CAGR indicate subpar portfolio management practices. BST has underperformed in terms of capital appreciation compared to other tech-focused ETFs like QQQ...

Technology evolves rapidly, presenting both opportunities and challenges for investors. Tech companies tend to grow the fastest, but they also fail the fastest; gullible investors can quickly be outpaced, overwhelmed, and burned. We discuss two income-focused picks with up to 8% yields to benefit from all the tech innovation and growth.

One often-overlooked way for closed-end funds (CEFs) to give us a profit boost is for management to buy back a fund's shares.

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 draw-downs than the broader market. For these reasons, they are not suited for everyone. In this monthly series, we highlight five CEFs with solid tr...

My portfolio includes CEFs, ETFs, a few BDCs and an ETN, for whose selection I have developed over the years a criterion based mainly on NAV performance. In this article, however, I decided to focus on the price of each security in my portfolio, comparing it with the lows and highs touched throughout its history. An overview of the path each one has taken from launch to current market quotation...

BST is a closed-end fund that primarily invests in Science and Technology companies that have the potential to provide rapid and sustainable growth. Besides growth potential, currently, the fund yields an attractive 8.3%, making it a good investment for income investors. We would rate the fund as a 'hold' for existing owners and a 'buy' for new investors. However, the new buyers should use doll...