An Unconventional 12% Yield Strategy in the Tech Sector

For investors accustomed to choosing between the growth potential of technology stocks and the steady income of high-yield investments, Blackrock’s Science & Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) presents a compelling hybrid. This closed-end fund breaks the mold by targeting a double-digit dividend yield from the dynamic technology sector, a feat rarely achieved through conventional means.

The fund’s ability to generate its current distribution yield of approximately 11.9% stems from a sophisticated, two-part methodology. Unlike standard ETFs or mutual funds, BSTZ operates as a closed-end trust, granting it a significant advantage: access to pre-IPO, private growth companies. This arena is typically reserved for large institutional players, but BSTZ offers a pathway for a broader investor base to participate, with holdings rumored to include... Read more...