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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
ESND
3251
DELISTED
Essendant Inc.
ESND
| $54K | ﹤0.01% |
4,222
+474
| +13% | +$5.98K |
2015 Q3
13 quarters
|
|
3252
Asbury Automotive
ABG
$3.2B
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
801
+131
| +20% | +$8.62K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
3253
PUT
Arlo Technologies
ARLO
$1.37B
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,300
| New | +$63.6K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3254
AdvanSix
ASIX
$431M
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
2,197
-269
| -11% | -$7.47K |
2016 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
3255
Braskem
BAK
$618M
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
2,150
-200
| -9% | -$5.43K |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
3256
Caleres
CAL
$424M
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
1,896
+312
| +20% | +$10K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3257
First Trust Industrials/Producer Durables AlphaDEX Fund
FXR
$691M
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
1,559
| – | – |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
3258
PUT
McDonald's
MCD
$164B
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
+300
| New | +$53.2K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3259
Standard Motor Products
SMP
$833M
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
1,078
+156
| +17% | +$7.76K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
SMC
3260
Summit Midstream
SMC
$422M
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
352
+124
| +54% | +$25.9K |
2018 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
|
CHK
3261
CALL
DELISTED
Chesapeake Energy Corporation
CHK
| $53K | ﹤0.01% |
+125
| New | +$86K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3262
Schwab Fundamental International Small Company Index ETF
FNDC
$3.06B
| $52K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,840
| New | +$57.2K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3263
Northern Oil and Gas
NOG
$2.51B
| $52K | ﹤0.01% |
2,299
+2,165
| +1,616% | +$63.7K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3264
PUT
Plug Power
PLUG
$2.64B
| $52K | ﹤0.01% |
41,900
| – | – |
2017 Q1
7 quarters
|
|
3265
Wabash National
WNC
$508M
| $52K | ﹤0.01% |
4,040
+290
| +8% | +$4.28K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
IBTX
3266
DELISTED
Independent Bank Group, Inc.
IBTX
| $52K | ﹤0.01% |
1,130
+444
| +65% | +$25.2K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
3267
PUT
Arrowhead Research
ARWR
$9.15B
| $51K | ﹤0.01% |
4,100
| – | – |
2018 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
3268
CVR Partners
UAN
$1.32B
| $51K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,500
| New | +$56.7K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
KA
3269
DELISTED
Kineta, Inc. Common Stock
KA
| $51K | ﹤0.01% |
111
+110
| +11,000% | +$74.5K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
MOR
3270
DELISTED
MorphoSys AG American Depositary Shares
MOR
| $51K | ﹤0.01% |
2,000
-1,700
| -46% | -$44.6K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3271
Frontline
FRO
$11.5B
| $50K | ﹤0.01% |
9,138
+442
| +5% | +$2.89K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3272
Federal Signal
FSS
$6.85B
| $50K | ﹤0.01% |
2,496
+429
| +21% | +$9.77K |
2016 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
3273
First Trust Health Care AlphaDEX Fund
FXH
$1.13B
| $50K | ﹤0.01% |
732
+107
| +17% | +$8.11K |
2014 Q3
17 quarters
|
|
3274
LGI Homes
LGIH
$1.11B
| $50K | ﹤0.01% |
1,087
+133
| +14% | +$5.62K |
2014 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
|
HTLF
3275
DELISTED
Heartland Financial USA, Inc.
HTLF
| $50K | ﹤0.01% |
1,134
+207
| +22% | +$10.8K |
2013 Q2
22 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.