What is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Shariah compliance score?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) has a Shariah compliance score of 76/100 (Grade: B+, Good). A fund is screened by looking through its holdings: each holding is screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and weighed, and the fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

Does BlackRock Science and Technology Trust pass AAOIFI look-through screening?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) passes AAOIFI look-through screening. A fund is screened by looking through its holdings: each holding is screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 and weighed, and the fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

How much purification is needed for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust?

Muslim investors purify the portion of dividends and realized gains that comes from non-permissible income by donating it to charity. HalalScreener's purification calculator at halalscreener.app/en/purification computes the percentage and amount for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) using the latest financial data.

Where can I screen BlackRock Science and Technology Trust for Shariah compliance for free?

HalalScreener (halalscreener.app) offers free Shariah compliance screening for BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) and 8,200+ securities. US-listed stocks and ETFs are screened under AAOIFI Standard No. 21. Bursa Malaysia securities carry the Securities Commission Malaysia's official status. Coins are screened separately, under published scholarly opinion. The verdict is free, with no credit card or signup required for basic screening.

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Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Oct 15, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through

B+

Good

76Score

Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) halal? Halal. Looking through its holdings under AAOIFI Standard 21, BlackRock Science and Technology Trust keeps non-compliant holdings under 5% of its basket by weight with a compliance score of 76/100 (Grade: B+).

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HalalScreener rates BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) Halal, 76/100, grade B+ under AAOIFI Standard 21 look-through, screened Oct 15, 2026. Source: https://halalscreener.app/en/stock/BST

Basket rule

Close to the limit

An ETF is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

4.7% of 5.0% limit

72% of the basket's holdings were screened individually.

BST: Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust Halal?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

NYSEFinancial ServicesUS

$47.35

Market Cap: 1.6B

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About BlackRock Science and Technology Trust

The BlackRock Science and Technology Trust operates as a closed-end equity fund, established by BlackRock, Inc. Its management is overseen by BlackRock Advisors, LLC. The trust employs an investment strategy that involves both direct equity acquisitions and indirect exposure through derivatives, such as options, across public markets globally. It primarily targets companies operating within the scientific and technological sectors. The fund strategically allocates capital to both dividend-yielding and growth-oriented stocks, irrespective of their market capitalization. Inaugurated on October 28, 2014, the Trust is domiciled in the United States.

Sector: Financial Services · Industry: Asset Management

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21 look-throughUpdated Oct 15, 2026

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Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)

0.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

•Basket look-through: 65.7% halal, 1.4% doubtful, 4.7% haram, 28.2% unknown

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Basket Composition

72% of basket screened

ETFs are baskets of many stocks. AAOIFI-aligned rule: basket is halal when haram weight is under 5%. The purification share is the weighted prohibited-income contribution of the underlying holdings.

66%

28%

Halal66%

Doubtful1%

Not Halal5%

Unknown28%

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Compliance History

Halalnow
since Sep 2026
Not Halal
until the change above
Under Review
until the change above

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: N/AData source: FMP-LOOKTHROUGH

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) halal to invest in?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust (BST) is rated Halal by holdings look-through. Each holding is screened individually under AAOIFI Standard 21 and the result is weighed. A fund is halal when non-compliant holdings stay under 5% of the basket by weight.

Why did BlackRock Science and Technology Trust get a B+ compliance rating?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's grade of B+ (Good) reflects the weighted result of its holdings, not one company's ratios: debt and deposit ratios do not describe a fund.

What could change BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's Shariah verdict?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust's verdict is recalculated whenever the fund rebalances or holdings change materially. If the haram-weight of underlying holdings crosses 5% (the AAOIFI threshold for fund look-through), the verdict will flip to Not Halal. HalalScreener rescreens ETFs at each rebalance cycle.

How often is BlackRock Science and Technology Trust re-screened for Shariah compliance?

BlackRock Science and Technology Trust is re-screened as its published holdings change. Last screened: Oct 15, 2026.

Screened by holdings look-through under AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. A fund is evaluated by screening its holdings under AAOIFI financial standards and weighing the result, using publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.