# BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (XBSTX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/XBSTX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:04 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (XBSTX), nexqual.com/XBSTX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 48.89 (+0.33% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 48.73 · day 48.89–48.89 · 52w 38.07–54.53 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +8.7% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y -7.5% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +8.7% | -7.5% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +8.8% | -1.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 25.9% | 21.3% |
| Max drawdown | -18.9% (Oct 2025→Mar 2026) | -46.1% (Nov 2021→Dec 2022) |

## Peers
XBDJX (BlackRock Enhanced Dividend Ach) USD 10.49 +0.00% · XBMEX (BlackRock Health Sciences Trust) USD 46.89 +0.00% · XCIIX (BlackRock Enhanced Capital and ) USD 23.45 -0.42% · XRQIX (Cohen & Steers Quality Income R) USD 12.51 -0.00% · XBUIX (BlackRock Utilities, Infrastruc) USD 25.71 +0.00%

## More
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