BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II, is a limited-term closed-end equity fund. BSTZ commenced operations in June 2019 with the investment objectives of providing total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Trust will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of science and/or technology.
Company profile
Ticker
BSTZ
Exchange
Employees
Incorporated
Location
Fiscal year end
Former names
BlackRock Science & technology Trust II, BlackRock Science & Technology Trust II
SEC CIK
BSTZ stock data
Latest filings (excl ownership)
DEFC14A
Proxy in contested solicitation
25 Apr 24
DEFC14A
Proxy in contested solicitation
19 Apr 24
PREC14A
Preliminary proxy with contested solicitation
11 Apr 24
DEFA14A
Additional proxy soliciting materials
10 Apr 24
PREC14A
Preliminary proxy with contested solicitation
9 Apr 24
DFAN14A
Additional proxy materials by non-management
21 Mar 24
N-CEN
Annual report (registered investment company)
14 Mar 24
DFAN14A
Additional proxy materials by non-management
8 Mar 24
DFAN14A
Additional proxy materials by non-management
7 Mar 24
DFAN14A
Additional proxy materials by non-management
6 Mar 24
Latest ownership filings
SC 13D/A
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
11 Mar 24
NPORT-P
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (Dec 2023 report)
26 Feb 24
SC 13D/A
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
20 Feb 24
SC 13D
Saba Capital Management, L.P.
5 Feb 24
4
Kyle McClements
2 Feb 24
4
Steven Reid Menge
2 Feb 24
4
Christopher Accettella
2 Feb 24
4
Tony Kim
2 Feb 24
4
Kyle McClements
24 Jan 24
NPORT-P
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (Sep 2023 report)
28 Nov 23
Funds
Series | Ticker | %Monthly Return ? | $Assets | #Holdings | As of | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust | – | 3.22 | -2.36 | -3.57 | 1.63 bn | 289 | Sep 2023 |
Institutional ownership, Q3 2023
21.3% owned by funds/institutions
13F holders | Current |
---|---|
Total holders | 100 |
Opened positions | 24 |
Closed positions | 9 |
Increased positions | 42 |
Reduced positions | 20 |
13F shares | Current |
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Total value | 254.45 bn |
Total shares | 16.20 mm |
Total puts | 0.00 |
Total calls | 0.00 |
Total put/call ratio | – |
Largest owners | Shares | Value |
---|---|---|
MS Morgan Stanley | 3.56 mm | $58.80 bn |
UBS UBS Group AG - Registered Shares | 1.32 mm | $21.79 bn |
Karpus Management | 1.27 mm | $20.92 bn |
IVZ Invesco | 980.30 k | $16.18 bn |
Raymond James & Associates | 880.29 k | $14.52 bn |
BAC Bank Of America | 699.50 k | $11.54 bn |
1607 Capital Partners | 624.06 k | $10.30 bn |
Lazard Asset Management | 615.05 k | $10.15 mm |
Saba Capital Management | 466.99 k | $7.71 bn |
Raymond James Financial Services Advisors | 460.00 k | $7.59 bn |
Recent insider trades
Date | Owner | Security | Transaction | Code | Indirect | 10b5-1 | $Price | #Shares | $Value | #Remaining |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
31 Jan 24 | Kim Tony | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | No | 16.99 | 6,007.073 | 102.06 k | 154,806.534 |
31 Jan 24 | Kim Tony | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 0 | 6,007.073 | 0.00 | 160,813.608 |
31 Jan 24 | Kim Tony | Phantom Shares Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 0 | 6,007.073 | 0.00 | 6,007.073 |
31 Jan 24 | Kim Tony | Phantom Shares Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 16.99 | 13,530.481 | 229.88 k | 13,530.481 |
31 Jan 24 | Christopher Accettella | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | No | 16.99 | 225.589 | 3.83 k | 0 |
31 Jan 24 | Christopher Accettella | Common Stock | Option exercise | Acquire M | No | No | 0 | 225.589 | 0.00 | 225.589 |
31 Jan 24 | Christopher Accettella | Phantom Shares Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 0 | 105.113 | 0.00 | 0 |
31 Jan 24 | Christopher Accettella | Phantom Shares Common Stock | Option exercise | Dispose M | No | No | 0 | 120.476 | 0.00 | 120.476 |
31 Jan 24 | Christopher Accettella | Phantom Shares Common Stock | Grant | Acquire A | No | No | 16.99 | 408.328 | 6.94 k | 408.328 |
31 Jan 24 | Steven Reid Menge | Common Stock | Sale back to company | Dispose D | No | No | 16.99 | 1,093.456 | 18.58 k | 0 |
Press releases
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
1 Apr 24
Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions
28 Mar 24
Saba Launches Campaign to Improve the Boards of 10 Poorly Governed and Underperforming Closed-End Funds Managed by BlackRock
6 Mar 24
Distribution Dates and Amounts Announced for Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds
1 Mar 24
Certain BlackRock Closed-End Funds Announce Estimated Sources of Distributions
29 Feb 24