BST: A Tax-Efficient Way To Collect Income From Tech Stocks [Seeking Alpha]
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (BST)
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BST's portfolio is heavily weighted toward US tech, with top holdings like NVDA, MSFT, and AAPL, and uses an OTM option-writing strategy. BST trades at a 6.1% discount to NAV, but reliance on leverage and high rates limits capital appreciation versus QQQ, especially in rising rate environments. Distributions are sustainable barring a prolonged bear market, and the fund's use of long-term gains makes it appealing for taxable accounts. PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Overview BlackRock Science and Technology Trust ( NYSE: BST ) is structured as a closed end fund that aims to provide attractive total returns through a diverse portfolio of equities. As the fund's name implies, BST is focused This article was written by Analyst's Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of BST either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (othe
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