BST: Anthropic IPO And Large Dividend Boost Ahead
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains a compelling buy, trading at an 11.46% discount to NAV—its deepest in years. BST is positioned to benefit from AI sector momentum and offers early exposure to Anthropic ahead of its anticipated IPO. Dividend yield stands at 6.2%, with strong coverage and a high likelihood of a supplemental payout or base raise by year-end.
BST: 6% Yield On Tech Assets, 11% Discount (Rating Upgrade)
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers high-yield Tech exposure, currently yielding 6.25% with a $0.25 monthly payout. BST trades at an 11.46% discount to NAV, much deeper than its historical averages, presenting an opportunity. Distribution coverage improved to 1.44x in 2025, driven by a 3.5x increase in net realized gains and 7.6% net asset growth.
BST: A Great Way To Generate Income And Gain Exposure To Anthropic, Databricks, And Anduril
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers high-single-digit yields and rare access to private AI and defense-tech companies at a -7.24% NAV discount. BST combines an actively managed tech portfolio, selective covered call strategy, and private investments in Anthropic, Databricks, and Anduril, enhancing total return potential. BST has delivered over 275% total return since inception, never missed or reduced distributions, and currently trades at a compelling margin of safety.
BST: Stuck Between QQQ And SOXX, Delivering Neither
The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is rated Hold, given structural drawbacks and underperformance versus benchmarks like SOXX and QQQ. BST's portfolio is heavily weighted to semiconductors (~38%) and private AI ventures (~13%), introducing valuation opacity and long-duration risk. Option writing has ceased, so distributions increasingly rely on return of capital, raising concerns about NAV decay in flat markets.
Never Cutters, Part 2: 5 More High-Yield CEFs That Have Never Cut The Distribution
I highlight five additional CEFs—BIT, BME, BST, BUI, and GLU—that have never cut distributions for at least a decade, offering high-yield, monthly income. BIT yields nearly 12% at a -6.8% discount, but declining earnings coverage and rising ROC signal caution on distribution sustainability. BME, BST, and BUI trade at discounts and have recently increased distributions, with BST delivering an 18% 10-year total return at market price.
Software Stocks Crumble (And These 3 Dividends Are Here For It)
There's one critical takeaway for us as AI flits through the market, whacking sector after sector as it does:
2 Tech-Focused Funds Delivering Monthly Distributions And Discounted Valuations
Technology stocks are benefiting tremendously from the AI revolution and the expected growth in earnings that it's expected to bring. This has pushed the broader indexes to become quite concentrated, and that could bring with it some risk, as valuation concerns exist as well. That said, if it can deliver on these expectations and earnings continue to trend higher, this performance can become sustainable.
My Top 8 Tech Picks For Income Amid The AI Correction
Tech sector volatility presents unique opportunities for income-focused investors to buy high-quality dividend payers with AI and growth exposure at attractive valuations. IBM, Qualcomm, Cisco, Dell, Microsoft, and Texas Instruments offer compelling dividend growth, defensive characteristics, and strategic positioning in AI, quantum, and infrastructure. JEPQ and BST provide high-yield, tech-focused monthly income via covered call and closed-end fund strategies, with BST trading at a notable NAV discount.
Dividend Harvesting Portfolio Week 257: $25,700 Allocated, $2,771.05 In Projected Dividends
The Dividend Harvesting Portfolio reached $34,941.98, up 35.96% on invested capital with a 7.93% yield and strong dividend growth. Recent additions to STWD and NNN REIT reflect conviction in high-yield REITs and triple net lease structures amid expectations for lower rates. Portfolio diversification across 40 positions and multiple sectors has supported resilience through volatile markets and economic cycles.
BST: Attractively Valued And Positioned To Participate In The Growth Of AI
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust remains a buy, offering both technology sector growth and a 7.3% monthly yield. BST trades at a 5.44% discount to NAV, deeper than its five-year average, presenting an attractive entry point. The fund's option-writing strategy supports high distributions but may cap upside during strong bull markets.
BST: Potential To Earn Significant Alpha
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust offers high technology exposure and a 7% yield via a covered call strategy. BST's concentrated portfolio includes major AI players like NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL, benefiting from surging CapEx in the tech sector. The fund trades at a 4.95% discount to NAV, presenting a potential value opportunity given its strong historical returns and monthly distributions.
2 Fat Yields For Steady Income In Retirement, Yields +7%
I like to build multiple income streams for lasting retirement flexibility. Certain essential sectors don't pay dividends; but I find ways to extract my cut. We discuss two picks offering yields of up to 11%.
