Is BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) Halal?
Shariah Screening — 5 Standards
Based on financial data from December 2025
| Standard | Debt Ratio | Cash Ratio | Receivables | Income | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAOIFI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| DJIM | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| MSCI | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| S&P | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
| FTSE | Excluded — Asset Management | ✗ NOT HALAL | |||
Financial Highlights
Profitability
| Gross Margin | 0.0% | |
| Operating Margin | 0.0% | |
| Net Margin | 0.0% |
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
| Operating Cash Flow | $143M |
| Free Cash Flow | $143M |
| Total Assets | $1.5B |
Price & Trading
| Last Close | $36.21 |
| 50-Day MA | $39.53 |
| 200-Day MA | $39.92 |
| Avg Volume | 88K |
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52-Week Range
$27.87
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About BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST)
BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests directly and indirectly through derivative such as options in public equity markets of countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across the science and technology sector. It invests in dividend paying and growth stocks of companies operating across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Trust was formed on 28 October, 2014 and is domiciled in the United States.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is BlackRock Science & Technology Trust (BST) halal to invest in?
Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BlackRock Science & Technology Trust is Not Halal. The company fails one or more screening criteria. We screen against all 5 major standards: AAOIFI, DJIM, MSCI, S&P, and FTSE.
What is BlackRock Science & Technology Trust's debt ratio?
BlackRock Science & Technology Trust's debt ratio is not available under the AAOIFI standard (which uses market capitalization as the denominator). The AAOIFI threshold is 30%.
What are BlackRock Science & Technology Trust's key financial metrics?
BlackRock Science & Technology Trust has a market capitalization of $1.2B, trailing P/E ratio of 4.9, and revenue of $252M.
How often is the screening data updated?
Our screening data is updated regularly using the latest available financial statements and market data. Stock prices and market caps are refreshed frequently, while financial statements are updated quarterly when companies report earnings.
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