Equity

BST

Science and Technology Trust

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Performance

Performance

Distributions

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  1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
24.18 -2.91 12.98 - 15.91
Market Price (%) 19.17 -5.95 12.37 - 14.97
  YTD 1m 3m 1y 3y 5y 10y Incept.
16.82 5.94 - 24.18 -8.46 84.06 - 316.51
Market Price (%) 16.60 4.09 - 19.17 -16.80 79.15 - 285.07
  2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
NAV Total Return (%) 37.82 69.12 9.21 -39.56 30.63
Market Price (%) 34.77 68.92 1.70 -38.23 30.03

Performance is shown after deduction of ongoing charges. Any entry and exit charges are excluded from the calculation.

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted.


Returns are shown net of advisory fees paid by the fund and net of the fund’s operating fees and expenses. Investors who purchase shares of the fund through an investment adviser or other financial professional may separately pay a fee to that service provider. Past performance is not indicative of future results.

The performance quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares may be worth more or less than the original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted, and numbers may reflect small variances due to rounding. Standardized performance and performance data current to the most recent month end may be found in the Performance section.

Key Facts

Key Facts

Net Assets
as of Oct 04, 2024
$1,310,329,620
Share Class launch date
Oct 28, 2014
Asset Class
Equity
Distribution Frequency
Monthly
Lipper Classification
Sector Equity Funds
CUSIP
09258G104
Managed Assets
as of Oct 04, 2024
$1,310,329,619.92
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange Inc.
Shares Outstanding
as of Oct 04, 2024
34,720,019
Morningstar Category
Technology
Premium Discount
as of Oct 04, 2024
-5.54%
Number of Holdings
as of Aug 30, 2024
96

Portfolio Characteristics

Portfolio Characteristics

Distribution Rate
as of Oct 04, 2024
8.42%
Type of Options
Single Stock
Average Market Cap (Millions)
as of -
-
% Overwritten
as of Aug 31, 2023
33.52

Sustainability Characteristics

Sustainability Characteristics

To be included in MSCI ESG Fund Ratings, 65% (or 50% for bond funds and money market funds) of the fund’s gross weight must come from securities with ESG coverage by MSCI ESG Research (certain cash positions and other asset types deemed not relevant for ESG analysis by MSCI are removed prior to calculating a fund’s gross weight; the absolute values of short positions are included but treated as uncovered), the fund’s holdings date must be less than one year old, and the fund must have at least ten securities. MSCI Ratings are currently unavailable for this fund.

Business Involvement

Business Involvement

Business Involvement metrics can help investors gain a more comprehensive view of specific activities in which a fund may be exposed through its investments.


Business Involvement metrics are not indicative of a fund’s investment objective, and, unless otherwise stated in fund documentation and included within a fund’s investment objective, do not change a fund’s investment objective or constrain the fund’s investable universe. For more information regarding a fund's investment strategy, please see the fund's prospectus.


Review the MSCI methodology behind the Business Involvement metrics, using links below.

MSCI - Controversial Weapons
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Nuclear Weapons
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Civilian Firearms
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Tobacco
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - UN Global Compact Violators
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Thermal Coal
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%
MSCI - Oil Sands
as of Aug 30, 2024
0.00%

Business Involvement Coverage
as of Aug 30, 2024
77.98%
Percentage of Fund not covered
as of Aug 30, 2024
22.02%
BlackRock business involvement exposures as shown above for Thermal Coal and Oil Sands are calculated and reported for companies that generate more than 5% of revenue from thermal coal or oil sands as defined by MSCI ESG Research. For the exposure to companies that generate any revenue from thermal coal or oil sands (at a 0% revenue threshold), as defined by MSCI ESG Research, it is as follows: Thermal Coal 0.00% and for Oil Sands 0.00%.

Business Involvement metrics are calculated by BlackRock using data from MSCI ESG Research which provides a profile of each company’s specific business involvement. BlackRock leverages this data to provide a summed up view across holdings and translates it to a fund's market value exposure to the listed Business Involvement areas above.


Business Involvement metrics are designed only to identify companies where MSCI has conducted research and identified as having involvement in the covered activity. As a result, it is possible there is additional involvement in these covered activities where MSCI does not have coverage. This information should not be used to produce comprehensive lists of companies without involvement. Business Involvement metrics are only displayed if at least 1% of the fund’s gross weight includes securities covered by MSCI ESG Research.

ESG Integration

ESG Integration

ESG integration is the practice of incorporating financially material environmental, social and governance (ESG) data or information into the investment decision process with the objective of enhancing risk-adjusted returns of our clients’ portfolios. Unless otherwise stated in Fund documentation or included within the Fund's investment objective, inclusion of this statement does not imply that the Fund has an ESG-aligned investment objective or strategy, but rather describes how ESG data or information is considered as part of the overall investment process.

The Fund manager takes into account ESG considerations in combination with other information in the research and decision phases of the investment process. The Fund manager conducts regular portfolio reviews between with the Risk and Quantitative Analysis group and the Chief Investment Officers, which may include discussion of material ESG risks, as well as exposure to sustainability-related business involvements, climate-related metrics, and other factors. The Fund also includes an option overlay strategy; ESG factors are not considered in the investment process for the options overlay strategy.

Fees

Fees

on net assets
Gross Expense Ratio 1.09%
Management Fee 1.00%
Interest Expense 0.00%
Other Expenses 0.09%
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.00%
on managed assets
Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses 0.00%
Interest Expenses 0.00%
Management Fee 1.00%
Other Expenses 0.09%
Gross Expense 1.09%

Fees data reflected above is current as of the latest annual shareholder report.

Ratings

Ratings

Holdings

Holdings

as of Aug 30, 2024
Name Weight (%)
NVIDIA CORPORATION 13.60
MICROSOFT CORPORATION 9.39
APPLE INC 8.34
BROADCOM INC 4.63
META PLATFORMS INC 2.96
Name Weight (%)
CADENCE DESIGN SYSTEMS INC 2.70
AMAZON.COM INC 2.42
PROJECT DEBUSSY 2.35
ASML HOLDING NV 2.16
MERCADOLIBRE INC 1.80
Holdings are subject to change. Fund holdings and allocations shown are unaudited, and may not be representative of current or future investments. The Fund is actively managed and its details, holdings and characteristics will vary. Holdings shown should not be deemed as a recommendation to buy or sell securities. The user relies on this data at its own risk and neither BlackRock nor any other party makes any representations or express or implied warranties (which are expressly disclaimed) nor shall they incur any liability for any errors or omissions in the data.

Exposure Breakdowns

Exposure Breakdowns

as of Aug 30, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
as of Aug 30, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
as of Aug 30, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
as of Aug 30, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
as of Aug 30, 2024

% of Market Value

Type Fund
Negative weightings may result from specific circumstances (including timing differences between trade and settle dates of securities purchased by the funds) and/or the use of certain financial instruments, including derivatives, which may be used to gain or reduce market exposure and/or risk management.

Allocations are subject to change.

Portfolio Managers

Portfolio Managers

Tony Kim
Head of Fundamental Equities’ Global Technology Team, Portfolio Manager, Managing Director

 

Kyle G. McClements
Head of Equity Derivatives Team

  

Reid Menge
Portfolio Manager, Managing Director, Fundamental Equities Global Technology Team
Christopher M. Accettella
BlackRock Equity Derivatives Team

  

Portfolio Manager

Literature

Literature

 

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