BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NASDAQ: BSTZ) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. Listed on the Nasdaq, the trust was launched in late 2018 and is structured to terminate on a predefined date, providing investors with a defined life vehicle for exposure to the science and technology sectors. It is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, leveraging the firm’s global research capabilities and deep sector experience.

The trust’s core strategy focuses on equity securities of companies that are engaged in scientific discovery, technological innovation or the development of related products and services. Its portfolio typically spans a diversified mix of hardware manufacturers, software developers, semiconductor producers, biotechnology firms, internet companies and other technology-driven businesses. While the majority of allocations are in developed markets such as the United States, the trust also takes selective positions in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region to capture growth opportunities in emerging technology hubs.

Since its inception, BSTZ has employed an active, research-driven approach, combining bottom-up fundamental analysis with thematic insights into long-term trends such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, genomics and next-generation communications. The investment team, composed of seasoned analysts and portfolio managers at BlackRock, conducts rigorous company and industry assessments to identify innovators with sustainable competitive advantages and attractive growth prospects.

Designed for investors seeking targeted exposure to the science and technology landscape within a closed-end fund structure, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust offers access to a specialized equity sleeve that aims to balance potential growth with the disciplined oversight characteristic of term trusts. The predefined termination date provides a clear timeline for capital deployment and realization of investment objectives.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $20.70 to $21.22
• 50-Day Range: $18.84 to $21.06
• 52-Week Range: $15.22 to $22.28
• Volume: 572,499 shs
• Average Volume: 229,762 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 12.39%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BSTZ Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BSTZ shares performed this year?

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust's stock was trading at $20.71 at the start of the year. Since then, BSTZ stock has increased by 1.7% and is now trading at $21.0590.

When did BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust IPO?

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) raised $1 billion in an IPO on Wednesday, June 26th 2019. The company issued 50,000,000 shares at a price of $20.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, BofA Merrill Lynch, UBS Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Securities and Raymond James served as the underwriters for the IPO and Ameriprise Financial Services, Oppenheimer, RBC Capital Markets, Stifel, B. Riley Wealth Management, BB&T Capital Markets, Brookline Capital Markets, Incapital, Janney Montgomery Scott, JonesTrading, Ladenburg Thalmann, Maxim Group, Newbridge Securities Corporation and Pershing were co-managers.

Who are BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust include Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC, Truist Financial Corp, Absolute Investment Advisers LLC and Janney Montgomery Scott LLC.
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How do I buy shares of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust?

Shares of BSTZ stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust investors own include JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (JEPQ), Symbotic (SYM), Voya Infrastructure, Industrials and Materials Fund (IDE), Main Street Capital (MAIN), AbbVie (ABBV), Altria Group (MO) and Enterprise Products Partners (EPD).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/13/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/30/2025
• Record date for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/31 Dividend: 7/15/2025
• Today: 7/19/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BSTZ
• CIK: 1768666
• Web: www.blackrock.com
• Phone: 212-810-5300
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 147,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
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• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
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• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
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Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $274.17 million
• Price / Sales: N/A
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Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A