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 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$219M |
| 2 |
Canadian National Railway
CNI
|
+$202M |
| 3 |
Mondelez International
MDLZ
|
+$154M |
| 4 |
ETP
Energy Transfer Partners L.p.
ETP
|
+$152M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$112M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$532M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$513M |
| 3 |
KRFT
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$240M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$238M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 28.03% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 11.24% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.75% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 9.48% |
| 5 | Technology | 7.94% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2601
Urban Edge Properties
UE
$2.47B
| $104K | ﹤0.01% |
4,810
-7,622
| -61% | -$163K |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
|
DXYN
2602
DELISTED
Dixie Group Inc
DXYN
| $104K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,393
| New | +$127K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
|
RPAI
2603
DELISTED
RETAIL PROPERTIES OF AMERICA, INC.
RPAI
| $104K | ﹤0.01% |
7,398
-15,321
| -67% | -$220K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
AMAG
2604
DELISTED
AMAG Pharmaceuticals
AMAG
| $104K | ﹤0.01% |
2,629
+1,137
| +76% | +$70.6K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
JASO
2605
DELISTED
JA Solar Holdings, Co., Ltd
JASO
| $104K | ﹤0.01% |
13,315
-3,458
| -21% | -$26.6K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
DANG
2606
DELISTED
E-COMMERCE CHINA DANGDANG INC SPNSRD ADS REP COM CL A (CYM)
DANG
| $104K | ﹤0.01% |
17,526
-2,062
| -11% | -$13.5K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2607
Geospace Technologies
GEOS
$61.7M
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
7,465
+1,580
| +27% | +$26.3K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2608
BlackRock Corporate High Yield Fund
HYT
$1.53B
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
10,401
+7,771
| +295% | +$80.2K |
2013 Q4
7 quarters
|
|
2609
QCR Holdings
QCRH
$1.63B
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
4,700
-648
| -12% | -$14.1K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2610
Rocky Brands
RCKY
$345M
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
7,277
| – | – |
2015 Q1
2 quarters
|
|
2611
Westwood Holdings Group
WHG
$185M
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
1,900
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2612
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
XBI
$10.5B
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
1,653
+273
| +20% | +$21.5K |
2014 Q2
5 quarters
|
|
|
SRRA
2613
DELISTED
Sierra Oncology, Inc. Common Stock
SRRA
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
+125
| New | +$141K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
|
MCHB
2614
Mechanics Bancorp
MCHB
$3.28B
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
4,400
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2615
iShares US Utilities ETF
IDU
$1.33B
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
1,888
-902
| -32% | -$48.4K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
TDF
2616
Templeton Dragon Fund
TDF
$241M
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
5,445
-500
| -8% | -$10.6K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
UDF
2617
DELISTED
UNITED DEV FDG IV COM SHS OF BENE INT (TX)
UDF
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
5,790
| – | – |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
|
MNR
2618
DELISTED
Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp
MNR
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
10,523
+11
| +0.1% | +$106 |
2014 Q2
5 quarters
|
|
2619
Scansource
SCSC
$1.25B
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
2,848
-311
| -10% | -$11.4K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2620
PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
STPZ
$526M
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
1,960
+200
| +11% | +$10.4K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
FLGE
2621
DELISTED
Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced Exchange Traded Notes
FLGE
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
+935
| New | +$113K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
|
NXZ
2622
DELISTED
NUVEEN DIV ADV MUNI FD-2
NXZ
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
7,440
| – | – |
2014 Q1
6 quarters
|
|
|
AES.PRC.CL
2623
DELISTED
AES Corporation Class C Preferred
AES.PRC.CL
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2624
Grupo Cibest SA
CIB
$21.5B
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
3,113
-42,040
| -93% | -$1.51M |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2625
G-III Apparel Group
GIII
$1.18B
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
1,617
+871
| +117% | +$59.8K |
2014 Q1
6 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Bank of Montreal held 4,426 positions worth $72.4B, down 15% from $85.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal withdrew a net $5.52B in Q3 2015, closing 296 positions and reducing 1,697 holdings. Its most notable exit was KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA), an estimated $260M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 28% of assets, up from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Energy.
Against the trend, Bank of Montreal opened a new position in PayPal worth $66.3M.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q3 2015 buy was PayPal: 2,136,404 shares worth $66.3M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to Pfizer in Q3 2015, an estimated $219M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Express Scripts Holding Company, cutting an estimated $532M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA) in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $260M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $72.4B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Bank of Montreal opened 378 new positions and closed 296 in Q3 2015.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value fell 15% quarter-over-quarter to $72.4B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 12 Nov 2015.