BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST)

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BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers a 7.36% yield and trades at a -7.3% discount to NAV, focusing on high-growth tech equities. BST's buy-write strategy overwrites only 15–30% of the portfolio, enabling greater upside capture during bull markets compared to peers. The fund uses zero leverage and has a very strong long-term record, making it suitable for income-focused investors seeking high total returns. However, investors should be mindful of high volatility and generally much higher drawdowns compared to the broader market.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), BlackRock Enhanced Large Cap Core Fund, Inc. (NYSE: CII), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Technology and Private Equity Term Trust (NYSE: BTX), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (collectively, the “Funds”) paid the following distributions per share

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers AI-focused tech exposure with a 7.25% yield that's paid monthly. BST is eliminating its option writing strategy, aiming for greater upside potential but reducing its slightly defensive positioning in volatile markets. The fund's payout will rely solely on capital gains with this transition, but with a low NAV yield, the payout looks due for a bump.

World Investment Advisors bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (NYSE: BST) in the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 5,367 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $205,000. A number of

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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 Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers high technology exposure and a 7% yield via a covered call strategy. BST's concentrated portfolio includes major AI players like NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL, benefiting from surging CapEx in the tech sector. The fund trades at a 4.95% discount to NAV, presenting a potential value opportunity given its strong historical returns and monthly distributions.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust trades at a -5.07% discount to NAV, offering a 7.22% yield in a declining rate environment. BST's portfolio is positioned to benefit from lower interest rates, with strong growth prospects from top technology holdings and private companies like Anduril. The fund's consistent distribution history and capital appreciation potential make BST attractive compared to risk-free assets, especially as yields on cash decline.

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains a buy due to its attractive valuation, 7.2% yield, and monthly tax-efficient distributions. BST's portfolio is heavily weighted toward US tech, with top holdings like NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL, and uses an OTM option-writing strategy. BST trades at a 6.1% discount to NAV, but reliance on leverage and high rates limits capital appreciation versus QQQ, especially in rising rate environments.

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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 Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

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