BSTZ BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust Insider Trading

VP Minar Thomas buys 878 shares of BSTZ across 5 transactions for $20,324.64 at $23.15 avg; holdings rise 12.2% to 8,074 shares

Minar Stephen Thomas, Vice President of BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust, executed 5 separate purchases totaling 878 shares for $20,324.64 on 2026-02-10, bringing his holdings from 7,196 shares to 8,074 shares—a 12.2% net increase. The blended average purchase price of $23.15 sits within the 52-week range of $16.12–$23.26, trading near recent highs despite the stock being -1.8% from its 52-week peak. This transaction adds to a cross-ticker track record of 4 prior buys across his open-market history, though no same-ticker prior measurable outcomes are documented. The size and frequency of the purchases (five distinct lots on the same date) merit standard insider reporting review, but without additional context on fund distributions, compensation timing, or strategic positioning, the transaction represents a documented accumulation within ordinary market conditions.

Kim Tony bought 41,825 shares of BSTZ for $920,138.00 on 2026-02-05, raising holdings 24.9% to 210,029 shares.

Kim Tony executed 2 separate purchases totaling 41,825 shares for $920,138.00 at a blended average price of $22.00, with shares currently trading at $23.06. This transaction represents a substantial 24.9% increase in pre-transaction holdings (from 168,204 to 210,029 shares), signaling material commitment to BSTZ. His prior purchase at BSTZ on 2025-03-13 delivered a positive 90-day return (+6.4%), indicating a track record of well-timed entry at this ticker. However, his broader cross-ticker track record shows an average 90-day return of -2.9% with only a 33.33% win rate across 6 prior buys, suggesting this accumulation represents a notable departure from a historically challenged buying pattern.

Kim Tony bought 27,000 shares of BSTZ at $18.57, raising stake to 193.5K shares; stock down 14.1% in 30 days.

Kim Tony purchased 27,000 shares of BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust at $18.57 on 2025-03-13, increasing his post-transaction holdings to 193,532 shares (+16.2% vs pre-transaction holdings). The purchase comes as BSTZ has declined 14.1% over the past 30 days and trades 15.9% below its 52-week high of $22.13. This marks only the insider's 2 prior buy across all open-market transactions, suggesting this represents a relatively infrequent buying action in his overall trading history. The timing and size of the purchase relative to recent price weakness warrant attention from investors tracking insider positioning in this closed-end fund.