BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) to Issue $0.26 Monthly Dividend

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BMEGet Free Report) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, February 27th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.2621 per share on Tuesday, June 30th. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 7.7%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, June 15th.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Stock Down 0.1%

NYSE:BME opened at $40.85 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $39.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $40.56. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a 1-year low of $35.03 and a 1-year high of $42.74.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Company Profile

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BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE: BME) is a closed-end management investment company that seeks long-term total return through a combination of dividend income and capital appreciation. Managed by BlackRock Fund Advisors, the trust invests primarily in the equity securities of domestic and international issuers engaged in the health sciences sector. The portfolio typically includes common stocks, corporate bonds and convertible securities of companies involved in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and healthcare services.

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