Is BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) Halal?

NYSE Financial Services United States $1.5B
✗ NOT HALAL
Confidence: 95/100
BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) is Not Halal under AAOIFI Standard 21 due to its classification in the Asset Management industry, which is excluded under Shariah screening. Companies operating in prohibited sectors such as conventional banking, insurance, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling are automatically excluded regardless of their financial ratios.

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

P/E Ratio
4.6
EPS
$4.65
Dividend Yield
908.0%
Payout: 51.7%
Revenue
$316M

Profitability

Gross Margin 0.0%
Operating Margin 0.0%
Net Margin 0.0%

Cash Flow & Balance Sheet

Operating Cash Flow$878M
Free Cash Flow$878M
Total Assets$1.8B

Price & Trading

Last Close$21.94
50-Day MA$22.38
200-Day MA$21.93
Avg Volume251K
52-Week Range
$15.22
$23.47

About BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (BSTZ)

Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management
Country
United States
Exchange
NYSE
Market Cap
$1.5B
Currency
USD

BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched by BlackRock, Inc. The fund is managed by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the science and technology sectors. It primarily invests in growth stocks of companies across all market capitalizations. BlackRock Science and Technology Term Trust was formed in June 2019 and is domiciled in the United States.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust (BSTZ) halal to invest in?

Based on our screening using AAOIFI Standard 21 (the strictest methodology), BlackRock Science & Technology Term 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 Term Trust's debt ratio?

BlackRock Science & Technology Term 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 Term Trust's key financial metrics?

BlackRock Science & Technology Term Trust has a market capitalization of $1.5B, trailing P/E ratio of 4.6, and revenue of $316M.

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.

Disclaimer: HalalStockGuide.com provides Shariah compliance screening for educational and informational purposes only. This is not a fatwa, financial advice, or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Screening results are based on publicly available financial data and established methodologies. Always consult a qualified Islamic scholar and a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.