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BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust

BSTZ
$27.19 (+ $0.70 + 2.64%)
Last updated: Previous Close (2026-05-19)
BSTZ Metrics
Exchange
🇺🇸 NYSE XNYS
New York Stock Exchange, Inc.United StatesAmerica/New_York
SectorFinancial Services
IndustryAsset Management
ISINUS09260K1016
Market Price27.19
Dividend Yield 7.31%
Dividend Growth
1Y +3.63%
3Y -1.64%
5YN/A
10YN/A
Annual Dividend 2.58
Latest Payout ($)0.16
Latest Payout Date2026-03-27
Dividend FrequencyMonthly
P/E Ratio3.68
EPS6.22
Market Cap$1.6B
Book ValueN/A
Price to BookN/A
Beta0.66
52w High29.09
52w Low18.67
Next Earnings DateN/A
About the Company
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-end investment trust focused on delivering total return and income by investing primarily in equity securities of companies operating within the science and technology sectors. The portfolio is diversified across multiple countries, including exposure to emerging markets, and spans a wide array of technology-driven industries. Managed by BlackRock, a leading global asset manager, the Trust is designed to provide investors with a blend of current income, current gains, and long-term capital appreciation through active portfolio management and targeted asset allocation. The BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust stands out for its emphasis on innovative companies at the forefront of technological change, positioning it as a specialized vehicle for investors seeking access to growth opportunities in cutting-edge industries. The Trust’s performance is a reflection of broader trends in the global tech landscape, making it a notable instrument for those with an interest in the intersection of science, technology, and financial markets.
Price History
Latest News for BSTZ
The venture fund paying 8% yield while quietly liquidating in five years
The BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) is an unusual tech vehicle: a closed-end fund with a 2031 liquidation date, an expense ratio near 1.4%, and over 30% of its portfolio invested in private, pre-IPO companies. Income investors are drawn to the roughly 8% yield, but the structure under the hood is doing more ... The venture fund paying 8% yield while quietly liquidating in five years
Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions
NEW YORK, April 30, 2026--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 Enh
BlackRock’s BSTZ Expires in 2031 and Forces a Reckoning: What Happens to Your Pre-IPO Positions
BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) is a closed-end fund with a fixed expiration date, a covered call overlay, and more than 30% of its portfolio locked in private, pre-IPO companies that most investors cannot access through a brokerage account. BSTZ occupies a narrow lane: income generation with embedded venture-stage optionality, bounded by a ... BlackRock’s BSTZ Expires in 2031 and Forces a Reckoning: What Happens to Your Pre-IPO Positions
Saba Capital’s $93.8 Million Bet Signals Trouble Brewing at BSTZ
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) has attracted income-focused investors with a yield that has ranged between 8% and 12% depending on when you bought it. But the yield number alone does not tell the full story. The real question is whether the income engine behind it can hold up, and the honest answer ... Saba Capital’s $93.8 Million Bet Signals Trouble Brewing at BSTZ
Why retirees are buying this closed-end fund yielding 8% on venture-stage tech
BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) is a closed-end fund (CEF) that combines a venture-stage technology portfolio with a covered call writing strategy to deliver monthly income. With shares near $23 and a monthly distribution of $0.1625, the fund currently yields roughly 8.3%. How a closed-end fund differs from a standard ETF BSTZ is ... Why retirees are buying this closed-end fund yielding 8% on venture-stage tech
Why BSTZ’s 8% Yield Masks a Fragile Income Engine Built on Private Bets
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE:BSTZ) has gained 57.79% over the past year, with shares recently touching $23.92. The fund combines monthly income from covered call options on public holdings with exposure to private AI companies like Databricks. The question is whether that combination supports the current yield, or whether the income stream is ... Why BSTZ’s 8% Yield Masks a Fragile Income Engine Built on Private Bets