BST:NYE-BlackRock Science & Tech Tr (USD)

FUND | Publishing |

Last Closing

USD 36.4

Change

-0.03 (-0.08)%

Market Cap

USD 0.08B

Volume

0.08M

Analyst Target

N/A
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About

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector. It invests in dividend paying and growth stocks of companies operating across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was formed on 28 October, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Largest Industry Peers for Publishing

Symbol Name Price(Change) Market Cap
PSO Pearson PLC ADR

+0.15 (+1.03%)

USD 9.01B
WLYB John Wiley & Sons B

-0.23 (-0.47%)

USD 2.69B
WLY John Wiley & Sons

-0.28 (-0.56%)

USD 2.66B
GCI Gannett Co Inc

+0.13 (+2.29%)

N/A
NYT New York Times Company

-0.12 (-0.21%)

N/A

ETFs Containing BST

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Publishing) Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 8.14% 17% F 57% F
Dividend Return -53.75% 25% F 42% F
Total Return -45.61% 17% F 17% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 15.30% 17% F 48% F
Dividend Return -56.52% 25% F 43% F
Total Return -41.22% 17% F 15% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 12.14% 50% F 59% D-
Dividend Return -19.13% 50% F 66% D+
Total Return -6.99% 50% F 47% F
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 5.26% 50% F 54% F
Dividend Return 11.96% 67% D+ 66% D+
Total Return 6.70% 100% F 90% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.69% 33% F 29% F
Risk Adjusted Return 34.47% 50% F 51% F
Market Capitalization 0.08B 25% F 25% F

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Underpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to book value basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Underpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

What to not like:
Poor risk adjusted returns

This company is delivering below median risk adjusted returns in its peers. Even if it is outperforming on returns , the returns are unpredictable. Proceed with caution.

High volatility

The total returns for this company are volatile and above median for its sector over the past 5 years. Make sure you have the risk tolerance for investing in such stock.

Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.