BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE:BST – Get Free Report) was the target of a significant increase in short interest in October. As of October 15th, there was short interest totalling 56,400 shares, an increase of 889.5% from the September 30th total of 5,700 shares. Based on an average daily volume of 143,700 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 0.4 days.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Stock Performance
BST stock traded down $0.05 during trading on Friday, hitting $36.36. The company had a trading volume of 91,232 shares, compared to its average volume of 115,207. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $35.30 and a 200-day moving average price of $35.81. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust has a 12 month low of $29.62 and a 12 month high of $39.01.
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, October 31st. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, October 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.25 per share. This represents a $3.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 8.25%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, October 15th.
Institutional Trading of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust
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.
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