Ashton Thomas Securities LLC Has $542,000 Stake in BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR)

Ashton Thomas Securities LLC decreased its stake in shares of BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust (NYSE:BGR) by 4.9% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 42,955 shares of the company’s stock after selling 2,190 shares during the quarter. Ashton Thomas Securities LLC’s holdings in BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust were worth $542,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the stock. Millstone Evans Group LLC acquired a new position in BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $54,000. Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. acquired a new stake in BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust during the third quarter worth $56,000. one8zero8 LLC bought a new stake in BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $131,000. Mezzasalma Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust in the 4th quarter valued at $138,000. Finally, Raymond James Trust N.A. bought a new position in shares of BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust during the 3rd quarter worth about $159,000.

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust Price Performance

NYSE BGR opened at $13.66 on Wednesday. BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust has a twelve month low of $12.10 and a twelve month high of $13.94. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $13.33 and its 200 day simple moving average is $13.17.

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a monthly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, March 31st. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 14th will be issued a $0.0973 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, March 14th. This represents a $1.17 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 8.55%.

About BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust

BlackRock Energy and Resources Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc The fund is co-managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC and BlackRock International Limited. It invests in public equity markets across the globe, with an emphasis on the United States. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the energy and natural resources sectors.