BST Is Generating Large Amounts Of Income And Still Trading Below Its NAV
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Steven Fiorillo40.59K FollowersFollow5ShareSavePlay(13min)CommentsSummaryBlackRock Science and Technology Trust delivered a 22% total return in 2025, combining 10% appreciation and $4.20 in distributions, including a $1.20 special payout.BST currently trades at a -5.98% discount to NAV and offers a 7.37% yield, with a portfolio focused on AI infrastructure and private tech exposure.The fund’s option-writing strategy supports recurring income and NAV stability, making BST attractive amid a declining risk-free rate environment.I remain bullish on BST for 2026, expecting continued strong performance as macroeconomic conditions favor technology and science-driven innovation. PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images 2025 is in the books and the BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) delivered for its investors. For the first time since 2021 BST issued a large special distribution of $1.20 in additionThis article was written bySteven Fiorillo40.59K FollowersFollowI am focused on growth and dividend income. My personal strategy revolves around setting myself up for an easy retirement by creating a portfolio which focuses on compounding dividend income and growth. Dividends are an intricate part of my strategy as I have structured my portfolio to have monthly dividend income which grows through dividend reinvestment and yearly increases. Feel free to reach out to me on Seeking AlphaAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BST, AMZN, NVDA, MSFT, META, GOOGL either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Disclaimer: I am not an investment advisor or professional. This article is my own personal opinion and is not meant to be a recommendation of the purchase or sale of stock. The investments and strategies discussed within this article are solely my personal opinions and commentary on the subject. This article has been written for research and educational purposes only. Anything written in this article does not take into account the reader’s particular investment objectives, financial situation, needs, or personal circumstances and is not intended to be specific to you. Investors should conduct their own research before investing to see if the companies discussed in this article fit into their portfolio parameters. Just because something may be an enticing investment for myself or someone else, it may not be the correct investment for you.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.