BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II

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

BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Income Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond & Opportunity Stategies Fund

Micron Technology

Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund

Nuveen Municipal Credit Income Fund

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

The worst half to a year in a half-century is over, with the S&P 500 down -20.0% through June 30. What's in store for the second half? Well, that depends on whose advice you trust, and frankly, there's something for everyone, from bullish recoveries to end-of-the-world type scenarios.

Equity CEF Performance: Updated Through July 1, 2022

BSTZ is a technology equities CEF with a global allocation mandate. The fund achieved stellar results in 2020 and 2021, stimulated by a zero rates environment and a voracious appetite for growth names from the investment community.

BSTZ: A Macro Play At This Stage

BSTZ is almost the worst performing fund for the year, a far cry from when it was the top-performing just a couple of years ago. The growth area of the market, particularly in unprofitable tech, has been ravaged as "long duration" assets.

BSTZ: Not Throwing In The Towel

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

Blackrock ESG Capital Allocation Trust

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock Advisors, LLC (“BlackRock”) will host a conference call on Thursday, April 14th at 10:30am ET featuring portfolio managers Rick Rieder, Tony Kim and Erin Xie. BlackRock closed-end funds covered: BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: BCAT, CUSIP: 09260U109) BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: ECAT, CUSIP: 09262F100) BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ, CUSIP: 09260K101) BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (NYSE: BMEZ, CUSIP: 092

BlackRock Closed-End Fund (“CEF”) Call on Thursday, April 14th at 10:30am ET

BST and BSTZ were two popular tech fund darlings, with recent losses investors are rightfully concerned.

BST And BSTZ: Growth Remains Under Pressure

BlackRock Innovation & Growth Trust

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced the release of quarterly fund commentaries for BlackRock Innovation and Growth Trust (NYSE: BIGZ), BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ), BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (NYSE: BMEZ), BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: BCAT), and BlackRock ESG Capital Allocation Trust (NYSE: ECAT) (the “Funds”) for the fourth quarter of 2021. Learn more about each Fund's performance and current positioning in its latest commentary:

BlackRock Announces Release of Fourth Quarter Commentaries for Certain Closed-End Funds (BIGZ, BSTZ, BMEZ, BCAT, and ECAT)

BSTZ is a unique tech-focused equity CEF that includes investments in private companies.

BSTZ: Tech-Focused CEF With Private Company Holdings Faces A Challenging 2022

BlackRock Resources & Commodities Strategy Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust

BlackRock Enhanced International Dividend Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Global Dividend Trust

BlackRock Science & Technology

CEFs may be more susceptible to tax loss selling given they trade on a stock exchange and market prices (investor return) can deviate from underlying NAVs (fund return). Additionally, CEFs typically provide income to shareholders through monthly distributions.

Finding Opportunities In The Closed-End Fund Market

Aberdeen Standard Global Infr Inc Fd

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

PIMCO Dynamic Credit and Mortgage Income Fund

PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund

PIMCO Dynamic Income Opportunities Fund

Cohen & Steers Reit And Preferred Income Fund Inc

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

It has been a few months since taking a look at my top ten holdings, time for an update. In general, it has been an excellent year for the broader market and for my portfolio that tends to lean heavier into equities.

Top 10 Closed-End Fund Holdings

BSTZ is a closed-end fund managed by BlackRock that utilizes a technology and science focused strategy to produce total return. The fund has a forward yield of 5.4% and has outperformed the equity markets since inception.

BSTZ: Another Stellar Technology CEF From BlackRock

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Buy-Write Opportunities Fund

Eaton Vance Tax-Managed Global Buy-Write Opportunities Fund

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

September didn't disappoint with its historical trend of being a down month.

4 Closed-End Funds Bought In September

Blackrock Health Sciences Trust

Market volatility has been ramping up throughout the month of September as historically it has been the weakest month. We are at historically narrow discounts/premiums for closed-end funds and that could mean things get even more volatile.

A History Lesson And Where We Are For Closed-End Funds

BSTZ put up some substantial performance in 2020, they are following this up with a more mediocre 2021 relative to the broader indexes.

BSTZ: A Year-End Special Or Another Distribution Increase Could Be On The Table

While the size of the listed CEF universe pales in comparison to open-end mutual funds or ETFs, CEFs offer investors several potential benefits that are often overlooked.

Opening The Door To Private Markets Using The 'Closed' Fund Structure

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II

Eaton Vance Short Duration Diversified Income Fund

Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred Securities Income Fund Inc

Flaherty & Crumrine Total Return Fund Inc

Clough Global Equity Fund

Clough Global Dividend and Income Fund

Morgan Stanley

A total of 6 funds added this month means it was a more active month of buying than the prior.

6 Closed-End Fund Positions Added To My Portfolio In June

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust

ClearBridge Energy MLP Fund Inc

ClearBridge Energy MLP Opportunity Fund Inc

Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund

Taiwan Fund

For the eighth month in a row, equity CEFs on average posted positive returns, rising 1.34% on a NAV basis for June.

The Month In Closed-End Funds: June 2021

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

Liberty All-Star Growth Fund

Gabelli Equity Trust

Gabelli Multimedia Trust

Invesco QQQ

Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Func Inc

For 2020 and now back in 2021, growth and technology ETFs have been the go-to funds for enhanced performance. But for CEFs, there's often an added twist or two that can make the funds either outperform or underperform their ETF benchmarks, often based simply on emotions and whims.

Equity CEFs: Are Rights Offerings In Growth And Technology CEFs Signaling A Top?

BSTZ has swiftly become my new largest holding after a portfolio move of selling BST. This fund has taken the crown for my portfolio's largest holding from HTD.

BSTZ: 5.23% Distribution Rate Plus Growth Potential, This Fund Is A Buy

Amyris

Avalara Inc

Axon Enterprise

Entegris

Fox Factory Hld

Freshpet

Masimo

Phreesia Inc

Bio-Techne

Vroom

BIGZ launched late in March, they have finally updated their holdings to include the top ten.

BIGZ: Holdings Updated - Great Diversifier Into Growth Names

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

ProShares UltraShort QQQ

Teladoc

Tesla

Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

The proverbial shot-across-the-bow came last week as the markets finally reacted to inflation fears as reflected in the sizzling CPI (Consumer Price Index) and PPI (Producer Price Index) numbers.

Equity CEF Performances: Updated Through May 14, 2021

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock today announced the release of the first quarter fund commentary for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (NYSE: BSTZ, CUSIP: 09260K101 or the “Trust”). BSTZ is a closed-end fund that takes a unique approach to investing in the technology sector by blending “next generation” technology stocks and private investments along with a tactical single-stock option-writing strategy to generate income to support the Trust's monthly distribution. Key takeaways ar

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) Announces Release of First Quarter Fund Commentary

Don't Buy QYLD: Buy These CEFs Instead

Added to two positions in March and started a new position in one fund.

3 Closed-End Funds Bought In March, New Fund BIGZ Launched

As a shift to value from growth stocks is occurring, it can be creating longer-term buy opportunities.

BSTZ: Tech Stocks Under Fire

abrdn Healthcare Investors 

Pimco Income Opportunity Fund

Reaves Utility Income Fund

Looking at addressing a question that comes up frequently about if a closed-end fund is right for you. Just because you have a high income portfolio, doesn't mean you can't achieve growth too through reinvestment.

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