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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
NCI
3051
DELISTED
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
NCI
| $88K | ﹤0.01% |
4,527
-53,595
| -92% | -$972K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3052
CALL
Amgen
AMGN
$220B
| $87K | ﹤0.01% |
500
-92,300
| -99% | -$16.3M |
2017 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
3053
Center Bancorp
CNOB
$1.53B
| $87K | ﹤0.01% |
3,387
+731
| +28% | +$19.2K |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3054
Amplify Cybersecurity ETF
HACK
$3.31B
| $87K | ﹤0.01% |
2,756
-3,500
| -56% | -$108K |
2015 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
FBGX
3055
DELISTED
UBS AG FI Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETN
FBGX
| $87K | ﹤0.01% |
382
| – | – |
2016 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
GAM
3056
General American Investors Company
GAM
$1.51B
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
2,500
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
PCN
3057
PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund
PCN
$811M
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
5,000
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3058
PUT
SandRidge Energy
SD
$503M
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,100
| New | +$76.4K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3059
Schneider National
SNDR
$5.66B
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
3,000
| – | – |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
ABCD
3060
DELISTED
Cambium Learning Group, Inc.
ABCD
| $86K | ﹤0.01% |
+15,148
| New | +$90.6K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3061
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF
EEMV
$3.57B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,402
| New | +$83.4K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
FAX
3062
abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund
FAX
$530M
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
2,933
+933
| +47% | +$27.9K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3063
State Street SPDR S&P Insurance ETF
KIE
$542M
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
2,766
| – | – |
2013 Q3
17 quarters
|
|
3064
ePlus
PLUS
$2.42B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
2,252
-486
| -18% | -$20.5K |
2015 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
3065
Twin Disc
TWIN
$391M
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
3,171
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
VPU
3066
Vanguard Utilities ETF
VPU
$7.68B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
733
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3067
WD-40
WDFC
$2.72B
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
713
-70
| -9% | -$8.03K |
2013 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
|
CTWS
3068
DELISTED
Connecticut Water Service Inc
CTWS
| $85K | ﹤0.01% |
1,473
| – | – |
2015 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
3069
Global X Internet of Things ETF
SNSR
$216M
| $84K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,210
| New | +$83.2K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3070
Northern Trust Morningstar Emerging Markets Factor Tilt ETF
TLTE
$350M
| $84K | ﹤0.01% |
1,400
| – | – |
2016 Q1
7 quarters
|
|
|
GCP
3071
DELISTED
GCP Applied Technologies Inc.
GCP
| $84K | ﹤0.01% |
2,635
| – | – |
2016 Q1
7 quarters
|
|
3072
Atara Biotherapeutics
ATRA
$84.9M
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
184
| – | – |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3073
Boyd Gaming
BYD
$4.8B
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
2,361
+59
| +3% | +$1.78K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3074
ProShares UltraShort Euro
EUO
$35.3M
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
3,900
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
3075
TriMas Corp
TRS
$1.38B
| $83K | ﹤0.01% |
3,100
-902
| -23% | -$24K |
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.