BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST)
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in BlackRock Science and Technology Trust, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust had a return of 16.65% year-to-date (YTD) and 15.72% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust had an annualized return of 15.30%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.10%.
BST
16.65%
-0.02%
0.85%
15.72%
10.41%
15.30%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.66%
0.49%
8.64%
26.56%
13.06%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of BST, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.48% | 4.10% | 1.03% | -5.33% | 5.65% | 4.09% | -4.85% | -0.37% | 1.39% | 1.31% | 4.50% | 16.65% | |
| 2023 | 17.85% | -4.46% | 3.66% | -2.26% | 6.33% | 4.88% | 2.52% | -3.02% | -6.19% | -1.80% | 11.95% | -0.30% | 30.07% |
| 2022 | -7.88% | -4.59% | 0.20% | -12.47% | 0.17% | -12.54% | 15.20% | -4.97% | -15.61% | 7.33% | 4.26% | -11.57% | -38.27% |
| 2021 | 1.95% | 2.61% | -1.92% | 9.29% | -1.56% | 3.60% | -9.54% | 2.61% | -4.54% | 5.31% | -4.00% | -0.79% | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 3.46% | -8.80% | -7.16% | 16.64% | 6.96% | 7.24% | 7.91% | 10.02% | -2.90% | -0.99% | 16.31% | 8.80% | 69.27% |
| 2019 | 14.63% | 3.73% | 1.83% | 4.27% | -9.09% | 5.36% | 5.05% | -1.81% | -2.68% | 0.90% | 7.01% | -2.36% | 28.00% |
| 2018 | 11.56% | 4.18% | -1.75% | 3.05% | 9.91% | -0.08% | -0.25% | 6.12% | 0.96% | -17.86% | 3.92% | -7.68% | 8.84% |
| 2017 | 7.09% | 3.40% | 8.17% | 2.52% | 5.38% | -1.50% | 7.54% | 1.50% | 2.21% | 9.56% | -0.07% | 1.13% | 57.43% |
| 2016 | -7.40% | -3.53% | 12.11% | -4.53% | 3.80% | -0.24% | 8.15% | 3.06% | 3.04% | 1.29% | -1.88% | -1.54% | 11.26% |
| 2015 | 3.24% | 0.56% | -0.70% | 0.67% | 1.24% | -1.24% | 1.14% | -4.36% | -5.53% | 8.72% | 1.00% | 1.23% | 5.40% |
| 2014 | 0.00% | 0.00% | -11.54% | -11.54% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of BST is 69, indicating average performance compared to other stocks on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust provided a 8.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $3.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $4.26 | $2.05 | $1.82 | $1.76 | $1.28 | $1.20 | $1.20 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 8.30% | 8.91% | 10.57% | 8.53% | 3.85% | 5.46% | 6.41% | 4.80% | 6.69% | 6.93% | 0.57% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| 2023 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| 2022 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $3.00 |
| 2021 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $1.81 | $4.26 |
| 2020 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $0.19 | $2.05 |
| 2019 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.17 | $1.82 |
| 2018 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.23 | $1.76 |
| 2017 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.13 | $1.28 |
| 2016 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $1.20 |
| 2015 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $1.20 |
| 2014 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was 46.58%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current BlackRock Science and Technology Trust drawdown is 17.60%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.58% | Jun 16, 2021 | 337 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -33.94% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 44 | May 20, 2020 | 64 |
| -30.62% | Oct 4, 2018 | 55 | Dec 21, 2018 | 143 | Jul 19, 2019 | 198 |
| -23.95% | Dec 8, 2014 | 298 | Feb 12, 2016 | 126 | Aug 12, 2016 | 424 |
| -16.6% | Feb 16, 2021 | 15 | Mar 8, 2021 | 69 | Jun 15, 2021 | 84 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current BlackRock Science and Technology Trust volatility is 4.49%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Financials
Financial Performance
Historical P/E Ratio Chart
The chart below displays the historical trend of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust.
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