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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LX
2726
LexinFintech Holdings
LX
$224M
| $151K | ﹤0.01% |
20,770
+1,920
| +10% | +$17.7K |
|
|
BCPC
2727
Balchem Corp
BCPC
$5.69B
| $151K | ﹤0.01% |
1,926
+231
| +14% | +$20.9K |
|
2728
BOK Financial
BOKF
$8.88B
| $150K | ﹤0.01% |
2,037
+127
| +7% | +$10.8K |
|
2729
Movado Group
MOV
$803M
| $150K | ﹤0.01% |
4,737
-560
| -11% | -$20.7K |
|
2730
Mercury Systems
MRCY
$6.67B
| $150K | ﹤0.01% |
3,181
+691
| +28% | +$33.7K |
|
|
ZEUS
2731
DELISTED
Olympic Steel
ZEUS
| $150K | ﹤0.01% |
10,432
+1,039
| +11% | +$18.9K |
|
|
PRMW
2732
DELISTED
Primo Water Corporation
PRMW
| $150K | ﹤0.01% |
10,711
-89,544
| -89% | -$1.37M |
|
2733
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund
CSQ
$3.36B
| $149K | ﹤0.01% |
14,091
| – | – |
|
|
LSXMA
2734
DELISTED
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Liberty SiriusXM Common Stock
LSXMA
| $149K | ﹤0.01% |
5,609
+720
| +15% | +$20.8K |
|
|
AMBR
2735
DELISTED
Amber Road Inc
AMBR
| $149K | ﹤0.01% |
18,109
+1,814
| +11% | +$16K |
|
2736
Ethan Allen Interiors
ETD
$581M
| $148K | ﹤0.01% |
8,393
+166
| +2% | +$3.26K |
|
2737
Pitney Bowes
PBI
$2.25B
| $148K | ﹤0.01% |
24,931
+14,865
| +148% | +$107K |
|
2738
VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF
PPH
$985M
| $148K | ﹤0.01% |
2,710
| – | – |
|
2739
Axogen
AXGN
$2.62B
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
7,216
-266
| -4% | -$8.32K |
|
2740
CALL
Cemex
CX
$16B
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
30,400
| – | – |
|
2741
Goldman Sachs BDC
GSBD
$1.11B
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
8,000
-267,000
| -97% | -$5.49M |
|
2742
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$5.19B
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
7,218
+886
| +14% | +$18.4K |
|
2743
Resources Connection
RGP
$145M
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
10,369
+9,574
| +1,204% | +$155K |
|
|
ABTX
2744
DELISTED
Allegiance Bancshares
ABTX
| $147K | ﹤0.01% |
4,547
+84
| +2% | +$3.13K |
|
2745
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund
MUA
$521M
| $146K | ﹤0.01% |
11,315
| – | – |
|
2746
PUT
Pan American Silver
PAAS
$20B
| $146K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,000
| New | +$143K |
|
|
SJT
2747
San Juan Basin Royalty Trust
SJT
$131M
| $146K | ﹤0.01% |
30,400
-1,300
| -4% | -$6.86K |
|
2748
Avista
AVA
$3.28B
| $145K | ﹤0.01% |
3,422
-114
| -3% | -$5.65K |
|
2749
Brink's
BCO
$4.71B
| $145K | ﹤0.01% |
2,229
+889
| +66% | +$58.7K |
|
2750
Vitamin Cottage Natural Grocers
NGVC
$648M
| $145K | ﹤0.01% |
9,421
+5,135
| +120% | +$90.7K |
|
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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.