BST:NYE-BlackRock Science and Technology Trust of Beneficial Interest (USD)

ETF | Publishing | New York Stock Exchange

Last Closing

USD 35.38

Change

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Market Cap

USD 0.42B

Volume

0.10M

Analyst Target

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Verdict

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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 , and/or potential to generate current income from advantageous dividend yields .

Inception Date: 29/10/2014

Primary Benchmark: NYSE Arca Tech 100 PR USD

Primary Index: MSCI ACWI NR USD

Gross Expense Ratio: 1.12%

Management Expense Ratio:

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Top Regions

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2024-04-14 )

Largest Industry Peers for Publishing

Symbol Name Mer Price(Change) Market Cap
PSO Pearson PLC ADR 0.00 %

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USD 8.73B
NYT New York Times Company 0.00 %

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USD 7.10B
WLYB John Wiley & Sons B 0.00 %

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USD 2.05B
WLY John Wiley & Sons 0.00 %

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USD 2.05B
GCI Gannett Co Inc 0.00 %

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USD 0.35B

ETFs Containing BST

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Publishing) Market Performance vs. Exchange (New York Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 5.11% 67% D+ 70% C-
Dividend Return 2.97% 100% F 92% A
Total Return 8.08% 67% D+ 77% C+
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 11.26% 67% D+ 64% D
Dividend Return 7.86% 100% F 86% B+
Total Return 19.12% 67% D+ 71% C-
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 4.86% 50% F 51% F
Dividend Return 39.52% 100% F 93% A
Total Return 44.38% 100% F 66% D+
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 6.62% 50% F 64% D
Dividend Return 13.56% 67% D+ 75% C
Total Return 6.94% 100% F 89% A-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 34.96% 33% F 31% F
Risk Adjusted Return 38.80% 67% D+ 63% D
Market Capitalization 0.42B 17% F 22% F

Annual Financials (USD)

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Analyst Rating

Target Price Action Rating Action Analyst Rating Price Date

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:
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.