BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II

The full company name is Blackrock Science & Technology Term Trust.

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust, a tech-focused closed-end fund, offers attractive monthly distributions, with a current yield of 12.07%, despite recent dividend cuts and a history of volatility. BSTZ's portfolio includes high-growth tech stocks like Nvidia, with a significant increase in large-cap exposure and a focus on covered call strategies. The fund's NAV has outperformed since inception, and it currently trades at a 9.34% discount.

BSTZ: 12% Yield, 9% Discount

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Vistra Energy

This month, I've added to 11 different positions, but most of these were related to repurchases after the BlackRock tender offers. While I added to 11 different positions, these were all positions I had already held previously, so there were no new positions this month. In fact, I sold out of a fund to consolidate my holdings and reduce the number of funds held, as I did last month as well.

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Invesco Global Listed Private Equity ETF

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BBN--Today, BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust (NYSE: BCX), BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (NYSE: BDJ), BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE: BGR), BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust (NYSE: BGY), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust (NYSE: BOE), BlackRock Utilities, Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust (NYSE: BUI), Bla.

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Consider investing in BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust for high-yield income, leveraging its top holdings in NVDA and other growth tech stocks. BSTZ offers a 12.3% yield at a -9.8% discount to NAV, with a term trust liquidation event at NAV in 2031. The fund's strategy includes private investments, covered calls, and a focus on emerging technologies, with a recent increase in distribution rates to 12% of NAV.

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Kimbell Royalty Partners

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New Mountain Finance

Runway Growth Finance Corp

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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

The broader equity market saw declines in early August but ended near all-time highs to finish off the month. I put some capital to work this month at the low, but not as much as I had planned initially, as the market swiftly recovered. Most of the moves this month were corporate action-driven events, primarily the BlackRock tender offers, as we finished up the first measurement period.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $BCAT--Today, each of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) (each a “Fund,” and collectively the “Funds”) declared its October distribution early under each Fund's managed distribution plan (“Plan”). Each Fund has adopted a Plan to supp.

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This year, BSTZ has outperformed BST due to valuation improvement and a brighter outlook for private investments. BSTZ's valuation gap has closed significantly, moving from a 20% discount to an 8% discount to net asset value. The private equity market's recovery and increased liquidity could continue to positively impact BSTZ, which has a larger allocation to pre-public investments.

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Oxford Lane Capital

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today the final certified voting results of the 2024 Annual Meetings of Shareholders (the “Annual Meetings”) of the ten closed-end funds contested by Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”): BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT) BlackRock California Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: BFZ) BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ) BlackRock New York.

BlackRock Announces Certified Results of 2024 Annual Meetings of Ten Contested Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that leading independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis has issued recommendations for the reelection of ALL of BlackRock's Board nominees and against ALL proposals put forth by dissident shareholder Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”) at the upcoming contested meetings for ten closed-end funds advised by BlackRock. Glass Lewis has recommended that shareholders vote on the WHITE proxy card: FOR ALL Board nomine.

Glass Lewis Supports ALL of BlackRock's Board Nominees and Rejects ALL of Saba's Proposals to Terminate BlackRock as Investment Adviser at Contested CEF Annual Meetings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) announced today that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. (“ISS”), a leading independent proxy advisory firm, has issued additional supportive reports for BlackRock and its Board nominees at several closed-end funds, and against the proposals put forth by dissident shareholder Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”). ISS has recommended that shareholders vote: AGAINST ALL proposals to terminate BlackRock as investment adviser of.

ISS Rejects ALL Proposals to Terminate BlackRock as Investment Adviser and Recommends Shareholders Support ALL BlackRock Board Nominees at BCAT, BMEZ, BNY, MPA on WHITE Proxy Card at Upcoming CEF Annual Meetings

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Cohen & Steers Select Preferred and Income Fund

TCW Strategic Income Fund

XAI Octagon Floating Rate & Alternative Income Term Trust

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Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saba Capital Management, L.P. (together with its affiliates, “Saba” or “we”) today issued a presentation detailing its plan to deliver shareholder value at 10 BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) closed-end funds (collectively, the “Funds”).1 The presentation can be viewed here. As a reminder, Saba has submitted proposals to (i.) elect new, independent directors to each of the Funds' Boards of Trustees, and (ii.) terminate the management agreement between BlackRock a.

Saba Capital Releases Presentation Detailing Plan to Deliver Enhanced Shareholder Value at 10 BlackRock Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, the Board of Trustees of each of BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: ECAT), BlackRock Capital Allocation Term Trust (NYSE: BCAT), BlackRock Health Sciences Term Trust (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (NYSE: BSTZ), and BlackRock Innovation and Growth Term Trust (NYSE: BIGZ) (each a “Fund,” and collectively the “Funds”) announced increased distribution rates under each Fund's managed distribution plan (“Plan”). Each Fund ha.

BlackRock Announces Increased Distribution Rates for Certain Closed-End Funds

Highland Income Fund

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BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust continues to trade at a deep discount, providing investors with exposure to private technology companies. Although BSTZ's performance has been weak due to a lack of IPOs, I believe it still has the potential for solid results in the long run. Saba Capital Management is targeting BSTZ, among other BlackRock funds, but with a smaller overall stake.

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BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) is an equity closed-end fund that invests in the technology sector. BSTZ initially underperformed due to the slowdown in the technology sector, but has begun to outperform as IPO markets and M&A activity pick up.

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First Trust MLP & Energy Income Fund

First Trust Energy Income and Growth Fund

First Trust Energy Infrastructure Fund

First Trust New Opportunities Mlp & Energy Fund

Western Asset High Income Fund

5 out of 22 closed-end fund sectors positive on price and 1 out of 22 sectors positive on NAV. Saba targets BSTZ, while PDX moves to a monthly distribution. First Trust MLP CEF mergers are approved by shareholders.

Weekly CEF Roundup: First Trust MLP CEF Mergers Approved, Saba Buys BSTZ, PDX Goes Monthly

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BSTZ invests across tech stocks and private companies. The fund has underperformed sector benchmarks over the last several years and trades at a deep discount to NAV.

News for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II ETF (BSTZ)