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
|
+$1.32B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$484M |
| 3 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$229M |
| 4 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$201M |
| 5 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$190M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$726M |
| 2 |
BCE
BCE
|
+$374M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$239M |
| 4 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
|
+$202M |
| 5 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$192M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 23.44% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 16.43% |
| 3 | Technology | 10.23% |
| 4 | Energy | 9.1% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.09% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2526
Cerus
CERS
$459M
| $334K | ﹤0.01% |
50,163
+22,927
| +84% | +$141K |
2018 Q1
1 quarter
|
|
|
CVGW
2527
DELISTED
Calavo Growers
CVGW
| $334K | ﹤0.01% |
3,474
+113
| +3% | +$10.5K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2528
PUT
Carvana
CVNA
$45.9B
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
40,000
| – | – |
2017 Q3
3 quarters
|
|
|
EFR
2529
Eaton Vance Senior Floating-Rate Fund
EFR
$306M
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
23,153
-10,278
| -31% | -$151K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2530
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets
HEEM
$299M
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
13,008
+2,978
| +30% | +$79.1K |
2017 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
2531
Brady Corp
BRC
$3.98B
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
8,589
+333
| +4% | +$12.8K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2532
Invesco Financial Preferred ETF
PGF
$616M
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
18,015
+1,845
| +11% | +$33.9K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
|
ACC
2533
DELISTED
American Campus Communities, Inc.
ACC
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
7,755
-177,451
| -96% | -$7.1M |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2534
Choice Hotels
CHH
$4.61B
| $330K | ﹤0.01% |
4,373
+369
| +9% | +$29.6K |
2014 Q4
14 quarters
|
|
|
INFN
2535
DELISTED
Infinera Corporation Common Stock
INFN
| $330K | ﹤0.01% |
33,211
+1,059
| +3% | +$11K |
2016 Q4
6 quarters
|
|
2536
PUT
Baytex Energy
BTE
$3.24B
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
+98,800
| New | +$387K |
2018 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
2537
Clearwater Paper
CLW
$319M
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
14,252
+12,365
| +655% | +$339K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2538
PUT
Diamondback Energy
FANG
$51.7B
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,500
| New | +$310K |
2018 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
2539
Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund
GOF
$1.95B
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,000
| New | +$316K |
2018 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
2540
Gates Industrial Corp
GTES
$7B
| $329K | ﹤0.01% |
20,250
-2,630
| -11% | -$41.6K |
2018 Q1
1 quarter
|
|
|
DQ
2541
Daqo New Energy
DQ
$744M
| $328K | ﹤0.01% |
46,210
+15,680
| +51% | +$159K |
2017 Q4
2 quarters
|
|
2542
WisdomTree
WT
$3.69B
| $328K | ﹤0.01% |
35,985
-45,996
| -56% | -$480K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
|
ASXC
2543
PUT
DELISTED
Asensus Surgical, Inc.
ASXC
| $323K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,700
| New | +$208K |
2018 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
|
ASNA
2544
DELISTED
Ascena Retail Group, Inc.
ASNA
| $323K | ﹤0.01% |
4,057
+62
| +2% | +$3.75K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2545
Chefs' Warehouse
CHEF
$4.75B
| $322K | ﹤0.01% |
11,310
+154
| +1% | +$4.04K |
2014 Q2
16 quarters
|
|
|
TRVG
2546
trivago
TRVG
$330M
| $322K | ﹤0.01% |
14,185
-24,140
| -63% | -$639K |
2017 Q3
3 quarters
|
|
2547
Vishay Precision Group
VPG
$1.05B
| $322K | ﹤0.01% |
8,438
+1,037
| +14% | +$35.2K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
2548
CALL
AT&T
T
$167B
| $321K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,240
| New | +$332K |
2018 Q2
0 quarters
|
|
2549
Churchill Downs
CHDN
$5.3B
| $320K | ﹤0.01% |
6,468
+4,524
| +233% | +$212K |
2015 Q3
11 quarters
|
|
2550
J&J Snack Foods
JJSF
$1.46B
| $320K | ﹤0.01% |
2,105
+186
| +10% | +$26.5K |
2013 Q2
20 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Bank of Montreal held 5,040 positions worth $121B, up 8.1% from $112B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal's Q2 2018 filing shows 828 new, 1,968 increased, 1,537 reduced and 277 closed positions. Its largest new stake was iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF: 373,810 shares worth $29.2M. The largest sale was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, an estimated $726M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 23% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Technology.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q2 2018 buy was iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF: 373,810 shares worth $29.2M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to Amazon in Q2 2018, an estimated $1.32B increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, cutting an estimated $726M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited Monsanto Co in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $129M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $121B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Bank of Montreal opened 828 new positions and closed 277 in Q2 2018.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 8.1% quarter-over-quarter to $121B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 16 Jul 2018.