BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BME) Plans Monthly Dividend of $0.26

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust (NYSE:BMEGet Free Report) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, June 5th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, September 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.2621 per share on Wednesday, September 30th. This represents a c) annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.1%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 15th.

BlackRock Health Sciences Trust Stock Performance

BME opened at $44.26 on Friday. BlackRock Health Sciences Trust has a fifty-two week low of $35.95 and a fifty-two week high of $46.42. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $44.20 and its 200 day moving average is $41.51.

About BlackRock Health Sciences Trust

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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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