BSTZ Stock Discussion

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II Description

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust II (BSTZ), is a limited-term closed-end equity fund. BSTZ commenced operations in June 2019 with the investment objectives of providing total return and income through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. Under normal market conditions, the Trust will invest at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities issued by U.S. and non-U.S. science and technology companies in any market capitalization range, selected for their rapid and sustainable growth potential from the development, advancement and use of science and/or technology. As part of its investment strategy, the Trust intends to employ a strategy of writing (selling) covered call options on a portion of the common stocks in its portfolio.

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Keywords: Exchange Traded Fund ETF Index Fund Stock Fund Blackrock Investment Strategy Covered Call