BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST)
Company Info
| ISIN | US09258G1040 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 09258G104 |
| Sector | Financial Services |
| Industry | Asset Management |
Highlights
| Market Cap | $1.00B |
|---|---|
| EPS | $5.34 |
| PE Ratio | 9.39 |
| Year Range | $27.89 - $37.45 |
Share Price Chart
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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 10.81% year-to-date (YTD) and 26.05% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 10.81% | 8.76% |
| 1 month | 1.20% | -0.32% |
| 6 months | 13.58% | 18.48% |
| 1 year | 26.05% | 25.36% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 10.84% | 12.60% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.71% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.48% | 4.10% | 1.03% | -5.33% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -1.80% | 11.95% | -0.30% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of BST is 80, placing it in the top 20% of stocks on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
BST (BlackRock Science and Technology Trust)
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 granted a 8.27% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $3.00 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | $4.22 | $1.98 | $3.39 | $1.70 | $1.24 | $1.16 | $1.16 | $0.10 |
Dividend yield | 8.27% | 8.91% | 10.57% | 8.45% | 3.72% | 10.19% | 6.20% | 4.64% | 6.47% | 6.71% | 0.55% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $0.25 | ||||||||
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2021 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.23 | $0.25 | $0.25 | $1.81 |
| 2020 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.16 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2019 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $1.79 |
| 2018 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.22 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 2014 | $0.10 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
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 46.59%, occurring on Oct 14, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current BlackRock Science and Technology Trust drawdown is 21.74%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -46.59% | Feb 16, 2021 | 421 | Oct 14, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -33.95% | Feb 20, 2020 | 20 | Mar 18, 2020 | 44 | May 20, 2020 | 64 |
| -30.66% | Oct 4, 2018 | 55 | Dec 21, 2018 | 144 | Jul 22, 2019 | 199 |
| -24.16% | Dec 8, 2014 | 298 | Feb 12, 2016 | 126 | Aug 12, 2016 | 424 |
| -13.41% | Sep 3, 2020 | 3 | Sep 8, 2020 | 23 | Oct 9, 2020 | 26 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current BlackRock Science and Technology Trust volatility is 6.63%, 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
Income Statement
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| Revenue | |
Total Revenue | 0.00 |
Cost Of Revenue | 0.00 |
Gross Profit | 0.00 |
| Operating Expenses | |
Selling, General & Admin Expenses | 0.00 |
R&D Expenses | 0.00 |
Total Operating Expenses | 0.00 |
| Income | |
Income Before Tax | 0.00 |
Operating Income | 0.00 |
EBIT | 0.00 |
Earnings From Continuing Operations | 0.00 |
Net Income | 0.00 |
Income Tax Expense | 0.00 |
Interest Expense | 0.00 |
Other Non-Operating Income (Expenses) | 0.00 |
Extraordinary Items | 0.00 |
Discontinued Operations | 0.00 |
Effect Of Accounting Charges | 0.00 |
Non Recurring | 0.00 |
Minority Interest | 0.00 |
Other Items | 0.00 |