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 | Miscellaneous | 15.7% |
| 3 | Technology | 9.54% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 9.07% |
| 5 | Energy | 8.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
FRAN
3026
DELISTED
Francesca's Holdings Corporation
FRAN
| $87K | ﹤0.01% |
7,485
+1,282
| +21% | +$37.3K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
BITA
3027
PUT
DELISTED
Bitauto Holdings Limited
BITA
| $87K | ﹤0.01% |
3,500
-71,700
| -95% | -$1.39M |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3028
Adeia
ADEA
$2.79B
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
17,562
+9,745
| +125% | +$37.9K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CHI
3029
Calamos Convertible Opportunities and Income Fund
CHI
$920M
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
9,757
| – | – |
2016 Q1
11 quarters
|
|
|
DX
3030
Dynex Capital
DX
$2.75B
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
4,997
+4,650
| +1,340% | +$83.2K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3031
PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index Exchange-Traded Fund
HYS
$1.74B
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
914
-4
| -0.4% | -$392 |
2015 Q3
13 quarters
|
|
|
TRVG
3032
trivago
TRVG
$373M
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
3,040
-945
| -24% | -$28.1K |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
|
TRVG
3033
PUT
trivago
TRVG
$373M
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
3,040
-880
| -22% | -$26.2K |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
|
FLGE
3034
DELISTED
Credit Suisse FI Large Cap Growth Enhanced Exchange Traded Notes
FLGE
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
454
| – | – |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
3035
ESCO Technologies
ESE
$6.99B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
1,282
-466
| -27% | -$30.3K |
2015 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
3036
Nuveen AMT-Free Municipal Credit Income Fund
NVG
$2.29B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
6,105
+3,250
| +114% | +$44.6K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3037
Invesco International Dividend Achievers ETF
PID
$843M
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
6,038
| – | – |
2018 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
3038
Boston Beer
SAM
$1.71B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
351
+58
| +20% | +$16.2K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3039
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings
WSC
$3.12B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
9,007
+8,759
| +3,532% | +$124K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
AMRS
3040
DELISTED
Amyris Inc.
AMRS
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
25,517
+226
| +0.9% | +$1.3K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3041
Lithia Motors
LAD
$6.73B
| $84K | ﹤0.01% |
1,096
+435
| +66% | +$34.4K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3042
Provident Financial Services
PFS
$2.91B
| $84K | ﹤0.01% |
3,500
+338
| +11% | +$8.18K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3043
Universal Technical Institute
UTI
$1.05B
| $84K | ﹤0.01% |
22,952
| – | – |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
CMU
3044
DELISTED
MFS High Yield Municipal Trust
CMU
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
20,000
| – | – |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3045
Invesco CurrencyShares Euro Currency Trust
FXE
$363M
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
754
-104,944
| -99% | -$11.5M |
2016 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
3046
Hamilton Lane
HLNE
$4.89B
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
2,235
+332
| +17% | +$12.4K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
MMU
3047
Western Asset Managed Municipals Fund
MMU
$483M
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
+6,527
| New | +$79.5K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
STNL
3048
DELISTED
Sentinel Energy Services Inc. Class A Common Stock
STNL
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
8,250
| – | – |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
NCI
3049
DELISTED
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NCI
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
3,468
-359
| -9% | -$8.21K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
ARRY
3050
DELISTED
Array Biopharma Inc
ARRY
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
5,879
+1,888
| +47% | +$28.6K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
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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 $4.31B 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 Miscellaneous and Technology.
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.