BLACKROCK SCIENCE & TECHNOLO BST
SHS · Closed-End Fund · CUSIP 09258G104
* Summed across managers. Shares that two managers' reports both contain – a subsidiary's holdings that its parent's report includes too, or a sub-adviser's in its client's – are counted once. Holder counts are more reliable. Implied quarter-end price ≈ $40.55.
Trends to Q4 2025
Institutional holders
Managers reporting a position, each quarter
Numbers
| Quarter | Holders |
|---|---|
| Q3 2022 | 88 |
| Q4 2022 | 97 |
| Q1 2023 | 96 |
| Q2 2023 | 94 |
| Q3 2023 | 102 |
| Q4 2023 | 109 |
| Q1 2024 | 107 |
| Q2 2024 | 112 |
| Q3 2024 | 119 |
| Q4 2024 | 122 |
| Q1 2025 | 122 |
| Q2 2025 | 129 |
| Q3 2025 | 136 |
| Q4 2025 | 134 |
Buyers vs sellers
Managers adding to or starting a position, vs cutting or selling out
Numbers
| Quarter | Bought or added | Cut or sold out |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 49 | 48 |
| Q2 2024 | 46 | 48 |
| Q3 2024 | 61 | 42 |
| Q4 2024 | 52 | 52 |
| Q1 2025 | 57 | 49 |
| Q2 2025 | 76 | 34 |
| Q3 2025 | 72 | 43 |
| Q4 2025 | 66 | 42 |
Biggest buyers
| Karpus Management, Inc. | Added | +182.4k |
| 1607 Capital Partners, LLC | Added | +52.1k |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | New | +37.0k |
| READYSTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP | New | +31.5k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | Added | +29.7k |
| MORGAN STANLEY | Added | +28.3k |
| LPL Financial LLC | Added | +26.3k |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC | Added | +22.7k |
| Compound Planning, Inc. | Added | +15.4k |
| PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | Added | +14.4k |
Biggest sellers
| Cornerstone Advisors, LLC | Sold out | -120.1k |
| NFSG Corp | Sold out | -66.6k |
| WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC | Reduced | -60.4k |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | Reduced | -50.7k |
| Invesco Ltd. | Reduced | -20.7k |
| Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC | Sold out | -13.7k |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC | Reduced | -12.3k |
| Sanctuary Advisors, LLC | Reduced | -11.3k |
| Walleye Capital LLC | Sold out | -10.9k |
| UBS Group AG | Reduced | -10.1k |
Insider purchases and sales in Q4 2025
Shares bought or sold by the company's own officers, directors and 10% owners, in the open market or privately, as they reported to the SEC on Form 4 (due within two business days of the trade). Grants, option exercises, shares withheld for tax and gifts aren't included.
Officers and directors buying vs selling
Number of people, by quarter (10% owners not included)
Numbers
| Quarter | Buying | Bought | Selling | Sold | Sold under a plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q2 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2024 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q4 2024 | 1 | $1.1k | 0 | — | — |
| Q1 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q2 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q3 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
| Q4 2025 | 0 | — | 0 | — | — |
None reported in Q4 2025.
Holders, Q4 2025
| Manager | Shares | Change |
|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY 0.00% of their portfolio | 1.3m $52.5m | Added +28.3k |
| RAYMOND JAMES FINANCIAL INC 0.01% of their portfolio | 759.5k $30.8m | Added +22.7k |
| Karpus Management, Inc. 0.68% of their portfolio | 543.5k $22.0m | Added +182.4k |
| Invesco Ltd. 0.00% of their portfolio | 505.6k $20.5m | Reduced -20.7k |
| Z3 Capital Partners, LLC 3.69% of their portfolio | 379.3k $15.4m | First filing |
| 1607 Capital Partners, LLC 1.04% of their portfolio | 374.7k $15.2m | Added +52.1k |
| AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 371.1k $15.0m | Reduced -3.8k |
| LPL Financial LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 300.8k $12.2m | Added +26.3k |
| ROYAL BANK OF CANADA 0.00% of their portfolio | 277.8k $11.3m | Reduced -4.6k |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ 0.00% of their portfolio | 227.2k $9.2m | Added +29.7k |
| Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC 0.04% of their portfolio | 173.9k $7.0m | Added +403 |
| Janney Montgomery Scott LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 155.5k $6.3m | Added +5.9k |
| OSAIC HOLDINGS, INC. 0.01% of their portfolio | 151.9k $6.2m | Reduced -3.1k |
| WEDBUSH SECURITIES INC 0.14% of their portfolio | 117.3k $4.8m | Reduced -60.4k |
| Alchemi Wealth, LLC 2.57% of their portfolio | 115.8k $4.7m | First filing |
| UBS Group AG 0.00% of their portfolio | 92.3k $3.7m | Reduced -10.1k |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 79.6k $3.2m | Added +3.8k |
| NWF Advisory Services Inc. 0.33% of their portfolio | 72.6k $2.9m | Reduced -9.7k |
| PMG Family Office LLC 2.94% of their portfolio | 62.7k $2.5m | Added +561 |
| Wealthspire Retirement, LLC 0.15% of their portfolio | 60.9k $2.5m | Added +5.3k |
| STIFEL FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 60.8k $2.5m | Reduced -1.8k |
| Cetera Investment Advisers 0.00% of their portfolio | 56.5k $2.3m | Added +1.4k |
| OPPENHEIMER & CO INC 0.03% of their portfolio | 44.8k $1.8m | Reduced -1.2k |
| Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 42.7k $1.7m | Reduced -2.0k |
| HighTower Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 38.6k $1.6m | Added +1.2k |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 37.0k $1.5m | New |
| David J Yvars Group 0.68% of their portfolio | 31.6k $1.3m | Added +897 |
| READYSTATE ASSET MANAGEMENT LP 0.06% of their portfolio | 31.5k $1.3m | New |
| J.W. COLE ADVISORS, INC. 0.03% of their portfolio | 31.4k $1.3m | Reduced -133 |
| TRUIST FINANCIAL CORP 0.00% of their portfolio | 29.2k $1.2m | Reduced -5.4k |
| Compound Planning, Inc. 0.03% of their portfolio | 27.1k $1.1m | Added +15.4k |
| COMMONWEALTH EQUITY SERVICES, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 26.3k $1.1m | Reduced -12.3k |
| ENVESTNET ASSET MANAGEMENT INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 25.8k $1.0m | Reduced -2.3k |
| Summit Financial, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 25.2k $1.0m | Added +3.5k |
| Kingsview Wealth Management, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 24.8k $1.0m | Added +1.5k |
| Apollon Wealth Management, LLC 0.02% of their portfolio | 23.9k $968.5k | Added +4.2k |
| JANE STREET GROUP, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 23.1k $934.9k | Added +10.6k |
| Mission Hills Financial Advisory, LLC 0.49% of their portfolio | 22.7k $918.8k | Added +2.6k |
| Kestra Advisory Services, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 21.2k $859.9k | Added +619 |
| PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. 0.00% of their portfolio | 21.2k $858.8k | Added +14.4k |
| D.A. DAVIDSON & CO. 0.00% of their portfolio | 19.5k $788.6k | Added +4.2k |
| Stolper Co 0.22% of their portfolio | 18.5k $751.0k | Added +126 |
| Anchor Capital Management Group Inc 0.38% of their portfolio | 18.0k $744.5k | Unchanged |
| Focus Financial Network, Inc. 0.02% of their portfolio | 17.5k $708.4k | Added +1.7k |
| Merit Financial Group, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 17.1k $691.7k | Added +4 |
| WEALTH EFFECTS LLC 0.21% of their portfolio | 16.9k $686.3k | Added +26 |
| STEPHENS INC /AR/ 0.01% of their portfolio | 16.5k $668.3k | Unchanged |
| Prospera Financial Services Inc 0.01% of their portfolio | 16.4k $666.1k | Added +561 |
| Sunbelt Securities, Inc. 0.04% of their portfolio | 16.1k $651.6k | Added +3.5k |
| SMITH, MOORE & CO. 0.05% of their portfolio | 15.8k $642.3k | Added +600 |
| LANARK FINANCIAL, INC. 0.05% of their portfolio | 15.0k $608.7k | Reduced -680 |
| Next Level Private LLC 0.16% of their portfolio | 14.9k $605.8k | Added +5.3k |
| Hilltop Holdings Inc. 0.04% of their portfolio | 14.9k $602.8k | Reduced -97 |
| Future Financial Wealth Managment LLC 0.38% of their portfolio | 14.0k $560.0k | Unchanged |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSETS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.04% of their portfolio | 13.8k $559.0k | Added +136 |
| &PARTNERS 0.00% of their portfolio | 13.2k $533.8k | Added +2.8k |
| Abel Hall, LLC 0.12% of their portfolio | 13.0k $527.0k | Unchanged |
| Sanctuary Advisors, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 12.5k $506.7k | Reduced -11.3k |
| Corient Private Wealth LP 0.00% of their portfolio | 12.5k $505.1k | New |
| Mutual Advisors, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 12.1k $490.3k | Reduced -2.2k |
| Dakota Wealth Management 0.01% of their portfolio | 10.8k $439.7k | Added +4.8k |
| Advisory Advocates, LLC 0.43% of their portfolio | 10.8k $436.6k | First filing |
| SFG Wealth Management, LLC. 0.16% of their portfolio | 10.3k $416.6k | Unchanged |
| B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. 0.02% of their portfolio | 10.2k $412.6k | Added +151 |
| Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. 0.00% of their portfolio | 10.0k $406.2k | Added +9 |
| GREAT VALLEY ADVISOR GROUP, INC. 0.01% of their portfolio | 9.7k $392.9k | Reduced -213 |
| WALLED LAKE PLANNING & WEALTH MANAGEMENT, LLC 0.12% of their portfolio | 9.2k $372.0k | Added +424 |
| Aurora Private Wealth, Inc. 0.24% of their portfolio | 9.2k $371.0k | First filing |
| Faithward Advisors, LLC 0.05% of their portfolio | 8.7k $354.5k | Added +145 |
| Bay Colony Advisory Group, Inc d/b/a Bay Colony Advisors 0.04% of their portfolio | 8.7k $351.8k | Added +119 |
| Mirador Capital Partners LP 0.05% of their portfolio | 8.3k $335.6k | Added +122 |
| Harbour Wealth Management Group, Inc. 0.25% of their portfolio | 8.0k $325.7k | First filing |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN 0.00% of their portfolio | 7.8k $316.9k | Reduced -50.7k |
| Arkadios Wealth Advisors 0.01% of their portfolio | 7.8k $315.3k | Added +349 |
| Quarry LP 0.05% of their portfolio | 7.8k $314.2k | New |
| Private Wealth Asset Management, LLC 0.03% of their portfolio | 7.2k $291.9k | New |
| Claro Advisors Inc. 0.04% of their portfolio | 7.1k $287.2k | Added +110 |
| Keystone Financial Group 0.02% of their portfolio | 6.9k $279.1k | Unchanged |
| Symphony Financial Services, Inc. 0.14% of their portfolio | 6.9k $278.2k | Added +360 |
| VISTA INVESTMENT PARTNERS II, LLC 0.12% of their portfolio | 6.7k $273.4k | Reduced -19 |
| CAPTRUST FINANCIAL ADVISORS 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.7k $270.6k | Added +627 |
| Focus Partners Wealth 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.3k $256.1k | Unchanged |
| Perigon Wealth Management, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.3k $254.9k | Reduced -557 |
| Herold Advisors, Inc. 0.06% of their portfolio | 6.3k $254.3k | Added +41 |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 6.1k $249.2k | Reduced -480 |
| DAYMARK WEALTH PARTNERS, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 6.0k $242.2k | Unchanged |
| Creative Planning 0.00% of their portfolio | 5.6k $228.8k | Added +407 |
| LEVEL FOUR ADVISORY SERVICES, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 5.6k $227.6k | Added +47 |
| NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL WEALTH MANAGEMENT CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 5.5k $221.2k | Reduced -2.7k |
| BROWN ADVISORY INC 0.00% of their portfolio | 5.1k $208.2k | Unchanged |
| CASCADE INVESTMENT GROUP, INC. 0.14% of their portfolio | 5.1k $205.7k | Added +150 |
| MOSAIC FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC 0.14% of their portfolio | 5.0k $203.0k | Unchanged |
| Empirical Asset Management, LLC 0.06% of their portfolio | 5.0k $202.7k | Unchanged |
| Smartleaf Asset Management LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 4.3k $171.1k | Added +380 |
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO 0.00% of their portfolio | 4.2k $171.0k | Reduced -4.2k |
| MPWM ADVISORY SOLUTIONS, LLC 0.08% of their portfolio | 3.6k $147.3k | New |
| CWM, LLC 0.00% of their portfolio | 3.3k $135.0k | Added +124 |
| HARBOR INVESTMENT ADVISORY, LLC 0.01% of their portfolio | 3.2k $128.2k | Unchanged |
| COMERICA BANK 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.3k $94.5k | Unchanged |
| AdvisorNet Financial, Inc 0.00% of their portfolio | 2.2k $87.8k | Added +141 |