Bank of Montreal Portfolio holdings
Bank of Montreal (BMO), established in 1817 as Canada’s first chartered bank and headquartered in Montreal, Quebec (with key operations in Toronto), is a major North American financial institution offering personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services. Managing hundreds of billions in assets, BMO serves over 13 million customers, with a strong U.S. presence through BMO Harris Bank, bolstered by its 1984 acquisition of Harris Bank and the 2022 purchase of Bank of the West, expanding its footprint to 32 states. Known for its longevity and stability, BMO has paid dividends since 1829, one of the longest streaks globally, and emphasizes digital innovation and sustainable finance under CEO Darryl White. With a global reach spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, BMO blends its historical roots with a modern focus on customer-centric growth.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$856M |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$781M |
| 3 |
State Street SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF Trust
DIA
|
+$367M |
| 4 |
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
|
+$311M |
| 5 |
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
|
+$262M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Tesla
TSLA
|
+$968M |
| 2 |
Alibaba
BABA
|
+$290M |
| 3 |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
EFA
|
+$276M |
| 4 |
ETP
Energy Transfer Partners, L.P.
ETP
|
+$222M |
| 5 |
Cigna
CI
|
+$217M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 23.75% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.54% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 9.07% |
| 4 | Energy | 8.23% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 7.71% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
751
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLE
$40.5B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
380,542
+206,864
| +119% | +$6.92M |
|
752
Avery Dennison
AVY
$13.4B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
121,245
-68,639
| -36% | -$6.46M |
|
753
PUT
Chevron
CVX
$395B
| $10.9M | 0.01% |
+100,000
| New | +$11.6M |
|
754
iShares China Large-Cap ETF
FXI
$4.16B
| $10.8M | 0.01% |
275,764
+3,228
| +1% | +$130K |
|
755
Ryder
R
$10.1B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
222,906
+75,739
| +51% | +$4.34M |
|
756
Cooper Companies
COO
$14.9B
| $10.7M | 0.01% |
168,228
-37,924
| -18% | -$2.46M |
|
757
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$74B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
99,794
-53,098
| -35% | -$5.87M |
|
758
CALL
Micron Technology
MU
$1.09T
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
335,000
+155,000
| +86% | +$5.88M |
|
759
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$196B
| $10.6M | 0.01% |
191,899
+42,493
| +28% | +$2.49M |
|
760
PUT
Biogen
BIIB
$31B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
+35,000
| New | +$11.2M |
|
761
Iron Mountain
IRM
$38.2B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
324,138
+3,181
| +1% | +$104K |
|
762
Middleby
MIDD
$5.27B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
102,200
-7,465
| -7% | -$850K |
|
763
Ciena
CIEN
$60.2B
| $10.5M | 0.01% |
308,784
+10,009
| +3% | +$317K |
|
764
Campbell Soup
CPB
$6.91B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
315,966
-528,563
| -63% | -$20M |
|
765
Chemed
CHE
$7B
| $10.4M | 0.01% |
36,653
+31,236
| +577% | +$9.43M |
|
766
Louisiana-Pacific
LPX
$5.12B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
465,433
+10,311
| +2% | +$234K |
|
767
iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF
QUAL
$48.1B
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
134,703
+84,324
| +167% | +$7M |
|
|
ERF
768
DELISTED
Enerplus Corporation
ERF
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
1,323,626
-304,951
| -19% | -$2.97M |
|
|
BROG
769
DELISTED
Brooge Energy
BROG
| $10.3M | 0.01% |
1,044,000
+44,000
| +4% | +$430K |
|
770
Alliant Energy
LNT
$18.3B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
242,475
+28,197
| +13% | +$1.24M |
|
|
SEGG
771
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corp
SEGG
$7.76M
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
732
| – | – |
|
772
State Street SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF
RWR
$1.89B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
118,757
+5,258
| +5% | +$481K |
|
773
PUT
Berkshire Hathaway Class B
BRK.B
$1.08T
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
50,000
-189,000
| -79% | -$39.5M |
|
774
Ulta Beauty
ULTA
$21.9B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
41,644
-8,925
| -18% | -$2.47M |
|
775
PUT
ITT
ITT
$19.5B
| $10.2M | 0.01% |
+210,800
| New | +$11.1M |
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q4 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2018, Bank of Montreal held 5,067 positions worth $106B, down 17% from $128B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 22% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal withdrew a net $3.74B in Q4 2018, closing 348 positions and reducing 1,705 holdings. Its most notable exit was Energy Transfer Partners, L.P., an estimated $222M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 24% of assets, down from 25% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Communication Services.
Against the trend, Bank of Montreal opened a new position in Cheer Holding worth $18.7M.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q4 2018 buy was Cheer Holding: 1,293 shares worth $18.7M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to Amazon in Q4 2018, an estimated $856M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q4 2018 reduction was Tesla, cutting an estimated $968M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited Energy Transfer Partners, L.P. in Q4 2018, selling an estimated $222M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 22% of its $106B portfolio in Q4 2018.
- Bank of Montreal opened 284 new positions and closed 348 in Q4 2018.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value fell 17% quarter-over-quarter to $106B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q4 2018, filed 22 Jan 2019.