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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$475M |
| 2 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$315M |
| 3 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$298M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$182M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$384M |
| 2 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$284M |
| 3 |
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
|
+$266M |
| 4 |
CTXS
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
|
+$261M |
| 5 |
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
|
+$226M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 26.66% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 10.37% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.81% |
| 4 | Technology | 9.71% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3026
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals
AMPH
$1.08B
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
4,867
-64,782
| -93% | -$1.21M |
2014 Q3
13 quarters
|
|
3027
ESCO Technologies
ESE
$6.99B
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
1,541
-70
| -4% | -$4.25K |
2015 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
3028
Sasol
SSL
$8.95B
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
2,726
-28,964
| -91% | -$876K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
LCI
3029
PUT
DELISTED
Lannett Company, Inc.
LCI
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
1,000
+250
| +33% | +$24.4K |
2017 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
|
FIGY
3030
DELISTED
Barclays ETN+ FI Enhanced Global High Yield ETN
FIGY
| $93K | ﹤0.01% |
542
| – | – |
2016 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
3031
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Hedged Equity ETF
DBEU
$758M
| $92K | ﹤0.01% |
3,248
-1,465
| -31% | -$41.9K |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3032
MBIA
MBI
$219M
| $92K | ﹤0.01% |
12,525
+11,190
| +838% | +$87K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
MDC
3033
DELISTED
M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
MDC
| $92K | ﹤0.01% |
3,365
+2,464
| +273% | +$67.9K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
AUD
3034
PUT
DELISTED
Audacy, Inc.
AUD
| $92K | ﹤0.01% |
8,500
-141,500
| -94% | -$1.61M |
2017 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
3035
iShares MSCI Italy ETF
EWI
$1.07B
| $91K | ﹤0.01% |
3,000
-31,274
| -91% | -$965K |
2017 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
3036
Forward Air
FWRD
$524M
| $91K | ﹤0.01% |
1,589
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
IMVP
3037
Invesco India ETF
IMVP
$93.7M
| $91K | ﹤0.01% |
3,451
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3038
Northern Trust Ultra-Short Fixed Income ETF
RAVI
$1.58B
| $91K | ﹤0.01% |
1,200
| – | – |
2016 Q1
7 quarters
|
|
3039
PIMCO 1-5 Year US TIPS Index Exchange-Traded Fund
STPZ
$526M
| $91K | ﹤0.01% |
1,760
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
ITCI
3040
DELISTED
Intra-Cellular Therapies Inc.
ITCI
| $91K | ﹤0.01% |
6,324
| – | – |
2015 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
3041
AdvanSix
ASIX
$431M
| $90K | ﹤0.01% |
2,161
+43
| +2% | +$1.84K |
2016 Q4
4 quarters
|
|
|
HTD
3042
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund
HTD
$785M
| $90K | ﹤0.01% |
3,662
| – | – |
2015 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
3043
Viavi Solutions
VIAV
$11B
| $90K | ﹤0.01% |
10,261
+31
| +0.3% | +$281 |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3044
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF
ESGE
$6.92B
| $89K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
| – | – |
2017 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
3045
Lithia Motors
LAD
$6.73B
| $89K | ﹤0.01% |
781
+18
| +2% | +$2.09K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
SFBS
3046
ServisFirst Bancshares
SFBS
$4.35B
| $89K | ﹤0.01% |
4,298
+1,498
| +54% | +$30.4K |
2014 Q3
13 quarters
|
|
|
FCB
3047
DELISTED
FCB Financial Holdings, Inc.
FCB
| $89K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,758
| New | +$86.2K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3048
CALL
SM Energy
SM
$8.34B
| $88K | ﹤0.01% |
4,000
| – | – |
2017 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
|
CDMO
3049
DELISTED
Avid Bioservices, Inc. Common Stock
CDMO
| $88K | ﹤0.01% |
+22,488
| New | +$96.3K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
ENDP
3050
DELISTED
Endo International plc
ENDP
| $88K | ﹤0.01% |
11,333
+733
| +7% | +$5.49K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Bank of Montreal held 4,524 positions worth $115B, up 5.4% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal's Q4 2017 filing shows 340 new, 1,586 increased, 1,488 reduced and 306 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Maxar Technologies Inc. Common Stock: 2,074,218 shares worth $133M. The largest sale was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, an estimated $384M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 27% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Energy.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q4 2017 buy was Maxar Technologies Inc. Common Stock: 2,074,218 shares worth $133M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $475M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $384M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $120M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $115B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Bank of Montreal opened 340 new positions and closed 306 in Q4 2017.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to $115B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 16 Jan 2018.