BST Tech Fund Yields 9%+ (and Crushes QYLD)

BlackRock's BST fund is an interesting alternative to the popular QYLD ETF, so today we take a look at how it generates high income from technology stocks while remaining competitive against the NASDAQ 100. BlackRock's Science and Technology Trust (BST) promises appreciation, and a high yield. If you like dividend investing, I hope you enjoy this BST review.

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[thecryptostrategist]

I think for his one, you have to get it below NAV, preferably 2% under or more. It's another case of cheeky limit orders at $30. In about half the cases, these will get filled (often in the pre or after market). If not, there are other choices. It usually pays to be cheap when it comes to CEF options.

[JAVAR]

With JEPQ around there is no need to pay BST's high expense ratio, deal with the premium/discount issues, or the managed distribution which can lead to over-distributions (look at BIGZ, BSTZ, etc.) . Since inception JEPQ has beat BST by 20% on total return. Last year when tech outperformed BST could not match JEPQ.

[ominollo]

I must say it: your channel is a little gem! Thanks for your very informative videos!

[dividendstream]

The problem with this is that timing matters and you just happen to be looking at short-term performance numbers at a specific time. When I look at QYLD vs BST total return over 3 or 5 years QYLD offers a smoother ride, and a higher yield which is what income investors "should" favor. Focusing on yield alone ignores standard deviation (volatility) and hence capital at risk. Most people are emotional animals and don't enjoy being taken on a rocky ride, especially in retirement. The problem is people panic when they see a huge pullback in price and sell at the wrong time. To me, (also an income investor with a similar size asset base to yours) it's better to consider one's long-term risk tolerance and try to get into investments with low volatility (in my case this is under 12% standard deviation for 3-5 years), consistent dividends, diversification, and the tax treatment of those dividends (depending on which account I'm holding it in). cheers

[bethhynes]

Have you looked into BSTZ which has a term limit? Curious what you think of the idea of a defined term

[jongroubert]

Nice review. I have a sandbox portfolio that I like to play in (with minor amounts of real money). BST is one that I've seen/read good things about, and is definitely in the sandbox. I'll play with it for a little while longer before taking a deeper plunge, but I like what I see so far.

[normansimonsen]

In the recent past. I've told anyone who would listen "NASDAQ/Technology's are not going to keep crashing and burning forever".

[nadav]

Hey 👋🏻, i often come across the idea among traders that high dividend percentage such as 7%, 8% etc should sound alarm bells as it often a trap. How can we prove it isnt a lure to inexperienced investor's

[fastoward]

Tech recovery? QQQ is up 76 percent in 2 years. .
Jepq 51 vs bst same period 22.

[mjsmcd]

So roc not a tax treatment like spyi cux they write calls on stock not index?

[RonnieM]

Some other interesting tech CEFs are AIO and NBXG.

[manticoremanticore]

Any idea how this CEF is taxed.? Website says LTCG & ROC, but the disclaimer states those are only estimates.

[normansimonsen]

You indicated that the ROC is destructive not tax advantaged. Are you still holding at a 5% allocation ?

[ominollo]

Any video about Brookfield Asset Management?

[jdedad]

Question where do they take the management fee from the price or yield? Do they take the fees quarterly or yearly. Thanks

[robertsmith]

Do you like BSTZ, its baby brother? Higher Div and and more spec companies, which sometimes will cause greater growth.

[MM-mqsq]

I'm from Germany/Berlin. Thanks for all of your great videos😊. BST is fantastic. Show us your Portfolio of ETF'S (without Nummers). I only invest in ETF'S. thanks for your work👍

[ddelmarsmith]

What do you think of its sister fund BSTZ?

[CBW]

How does BST correlate with QQQ? Will BST grow with QQQ/Nasdaq when tech recovers?

[moray]

Today I've been researching a bit if the investments you talk about are available in the UK... I've been looking in Trading 212, InvestEngine, eToro, Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor... And the stocks, like ARCC, STWD, HTGG, ABR, etc. seem to be available. But not the funds, the part that was more interesting to me: JEPI, JEPQ, BST, UTG... I couldn't find them at all. SCHD I could only find it on eToro, that one is a bit strange.
I don't know if it's because of UK regulation or simply they don't want to offer these funds here? I don't know if it happens in the European Unioin or not, but I don't know why a fund from a company like Blackrock in the case of BST, or other Vanguard funds I couldn't find are not available here.
Is there any tool where you can find where funds are available to buy? It would be useful...