BSTZ News and Press, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II of Beneficial Interest From 01/27/23

Summary NBXG's discount has widened since our last update, presenting an even more interesting time to consider the fund. While there are significant headwinds and tech-tilted funds might not be completely out of the woods yet, there have been some signs of stability. At the same ti...

Summary Bonds are back, offering the highest yields in over a decade. With an emphasis on a fixed income, my portfolio is positioned for weaker growth but stronger markets in 2023. Using an income-compounding approach, I can continue to grow my future income stream for retirement by...

There’s a quiet shift happening in closed-end funds (CEFs)—and it’s primed to give those who buy now some very nice upside in 2023. And that’s in addition to the rich 7%+ dividends CEFs hand us. That trend is a shift toward share buybacks, which you lik...

Summary AIO had outperformed its 'peers' through 2022, though still down quite significantly for the year. Its portfolio is quite different, with meaningful allocations outside technology that helped provide this relative outperformance. The fund is trading at a deep discount that c...

Summary BlackRock Science and Technology has been hit hard among the broader market downturn, dropping more than 50% from its peak. Further interest hikes, prolonged inflation and a looming recession have, and likely will, devalue the tech-heavy portfolio even further. The fund is s...

Summary BST yields 10.32% and BSTZ yields 14.54% - both pay monthly. BST has a 0.37% discount to NAV, and BSTZ has an 18% discount to NAV. We compare both funds' holdings, expenses, and performance. If you're looking for a long term contrarian income investment, you may want t...

We’re in one of the trickiest times I’ve seen in my investing career: inflation is receding and we’re well positioned for gains next year. Yet after the year we’ve had, many folks are still hesitant to jump into the market. Even the 12%+ dividends we ...

Savvy contrarians know that when markets crash, the most beaten-up sectors are often the ones that lead the (inevitable) surge higher. It’s one of the most reliable trends in investing. With their valuations (and dividend yields) crushed, these stocks are tempting bait for ba...

Summary BSTZ is up an astounding 8% in the past two business days. While inflation readings came better than expected, there is a long road ahead to the Fed's target level. The market was oversold in certain sectors and we are witnessing a relief rally. FTX's bankruptcy is...

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ( NYSE: BSTZ ) had declared $0.192/share monthly dividend , in line with previous. Payable Nov. 30; for shareholders of record Nov. 15; ex-div Nov. 14. See BSTZ Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth. ...