BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II

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

Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund

Liberty All-Star Growth Fund

BlackRock Science & Technology

Eaton Vance Enhanced Equity Income Fund II

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

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II

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 Capital Allocation Trust

BlackRock Enhanced Capital and Income Fund

Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund Inc

Cornerstone Total Return Fund Inc

SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF

ProShares UltraShort QQQ

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

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

Gabelli Dividend & Income Trust

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

Tekla 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.

Closed-End Funds Can Be A Fit For Any Investor

Annexon, Inc

ASA Gold and Precious Metals Ltd

Blackrock Health Sciences Trust

Genmab - ADR

Kymera Therapeutics

Oak Street Health

Seagen

Sigilon Therapeutics

Taysha Gene Therapies

BMEZ delivered solid results throughout 2020, helped by the healthcare sector overall. This fund doesn't just invest in your typical healthcare companies though and tilts towards smaller and private investments.

BMEZ: Healthcare Exposure With A ~4% Yield And Growth Potential

BSTZ was the top-performing closed-end fund in 2020. Chances are 2021 might not be so spectacular, but that doesn't mean strong returns can't be achieved again. As we entered into 2021, pressure mounted against tech and sent shares of BSTZ on a dip.

BSTZ: Top-Performing CEF Still A Buy As Discount Widens

Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund

Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Total Income Fund

India Fund Inc

Korea Fund

For the second month in a row, equity CEFs on average posted positive returns, rising 3.78% on a NAV basis for December. While for the ninth month running, fixed income CEFs witnessed returns in the black (+1.89%).

The Month In Closed-End Funds: December 2020

BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust

John Hancock Financial Opportunities Fund

BlackRock Utilities Infrastructure & Power Opportunities Trust

Eaton Vance Tax-Advantaged Bond & Opportunity Stategies Fund

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund

Kayne Anderson Midstream/Energy Fund Inc.

PIMCO Dynamic Credit and Mortgage Income Fund

Cohen & Steers Reit And Preferred Income Fund Inc

Cohen & Steers Quality Income Realty Fund

Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund Inc

Some readers had showed interest in hearing what my personal top ten positions are. Using Portfolio Visualizer's tools looking through my top ten can provide some interesting data.

Top 10 Closed-End Fund Positions

Delaware Investments Dividend and Income Fund

It's one of the most time-tested theories in the markets.  That the market is efficient and will price in all the knowable facts of any security at any given moment. That may work for stocks and their price points, but I have been throwing cold water on that theory for years when it comes to CEF market prices.

Equity CEFs:  How Good Is Mr. Market At Predicting A CEF's Future?

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BlackRock will host a conference call on Wednesday, December 2nd at 2:00pm ET. The call will feature Tony Kim and Erin Xie, portfolio managers for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ) and BlackRock Health Sciences Trust II (BMEZ), respectively. Topics will include: How closed-end funds can offer your clients access to private investments and income opportunities A portfolio update and outlook for BlackRock's recently launched Science and Technology Trust I

BlackRock to Host CEF Opportunities Conference Call on Wednesday, December 2nd

BSTZ has been on fire, as it is invested in all the hot tech plays. The fund is paying out attractive monthly income, and shareholders just got a big boost in the amount too.

BSTZ: Hottest Tech Names Within Tech Bundled Together And Paying Dividends

A lot of CEFs have tech-related exposure; however, 4 of them are focused almost exclusively on tech.

Closed-End Funds: Watch These 4 Tech Funds As Volatility Increases

BlackRock Science And Technology Trust II: 8% Discount, 4.5% Yield, Pays Monthly

Virtus AllianzGI Diversified Income & Convertible Fund

Calamos Convertible And High Income Fund

These Are The 5 Funds I Bought In July

BlackRock Taxable Municipal Bond Trust

Blackrock Core Bond Trust

Eaton Vance Risk-Managed Diversified Equity Income Fund

Tekla Life Sciences Investors

BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund Inc

Templeton Dragon Fund

Tekla World Healthcare Fund

If you’re looking to boost your portfolio’s income stream, look at CEFs yielding 7%+

These 10 Mysterious Funds Crush Stocks And Yield Up To 9.4%

We have recently bought this fund in our more aggressive model portfolio at the CEF/ETF Income Laboratory.

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