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 provides targeted exposure to companies engaged in the science and technology sectors. Listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, the trust seeks to deliver total return composed of capital appreciation and monthly distributions over a defined term. It operates as a term trust, with an anticipated liquidation date in August 2028, at which point shareholders will receive proceeds based on the trust’s net asset value.

The trust’s investment strategy is centered on equity and equity-related securities of companies involved in advancing scientific research, technological innovation and related applications. Portfolio allocations span industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, semiconductors, software and information technology services. BlackRock’s research teams leverage fundamental analysis and sector-specific insights to identify firms with the potential for above-average growth driven by new product pipelines, intellectual property development and disruptive technology trends.

Established in mid-2019, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, part of BlackRock’s broader asset management platform. The fund draws on BlackRock’s global research capabilities and risk-management infrastructure to construct a diversified portfolio designed to capture the long-term growth potential of the science and technology complex. The trust may also employ derivatives or cash management techniques as part of its investment program to enhance returns and manage exposures.

While the trust is domiciled in the United States and primarily serves U.S. investors, its investment mandate allows for global exposure to capitalize on international leaders in life sciences, information technology and related innovation. With a fixed term structure and a focused thematic mandate, BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust offers investors a specialized vehicle for allocating capital to companies at the forefront of scientific and technological advancement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $21.81 to $22.05
• 50-Day Range: $20.44 to $22.57
• 52-Week Range: $15.22 to $22.59
• Volume: 162,700 shs
• Average Volume: 242,753 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 12.97%
• 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 beginning of the year. Since then, BSTZ shares have increased by 5.9% and is now trading at $21.93.

When did BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust IPO?

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) raised $1 billion in an initial public offering on Wednesday, June 26th 2019. The company issued 50,000,000 shares at $20.00 per share. Morgan Stanley, BofA Merrill Lynch, UBS Investment Bank, Wells Fargo Securities and Raymond James acted 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?

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust's top institutional investors include Raymond James Financial Inc., Invesco Ltd., Bank of America Corp DE and Penserra Capital Management 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 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend: 9/15/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/30/2025
• Record date for 10/31 Dividend: 10/15/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/31 Dividend: 10/15/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/31/2025

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
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• Net Income: 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: $136.60 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