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
|
+$1.51B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$411M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$300M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$284M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$253M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apollo Global Management
APO
|
+$254M |
| 2 |
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
|
+$178M |
| 3 |
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
|
+$177M |
| 4 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$139M |
| 5 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$126M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 25.38% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.34% |
| 3 | Miscellaneous | 10.58% |
| 4 | Energy | 8.74% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TCDA
3476
DELISTED
Tricida, Inc. Common Stock
TCDA
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
2,733
+818
| +43% | +$30.5K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
ACHN
3477
DELISTED
Achillion Pharmaceuticals
ACHN
| $103K | ﹤0.01% |
17,059
+5,104
| +43% | +$29.5K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3478
Barrett Business Services
BBSI
$759M
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
4,504
+1,200
| +36% | +$26.6K |
2016 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
3479
Harmonic Inc
HLIT
$1.17B
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
13,081
+3,443
| +36% | +$25.7K |
2018 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
NESR
3480
National Energy Services Reunited Corp
NESR
$2.51B
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
11,272
+9,187
| +441% | +$71K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
YGRN
3481
DELISTED
MicroSectors US Big Oil Inverse ETN
YGRN
| $102K | ﹤0.01% |
2,180
-4,901
| -69% | -$242K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
GAM
3482
General American Investors Company
GAM
$1.51B
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
2,666
+166
| +7% | +$6.11K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
3483
MBIA
MBI
$219M
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
10,909
+2,104
| +24% | +$20K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
3484
NRC Health Common Stock
NRC
$472M
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
1,527
+474
| +45% | +$29K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3485
Global X SuperIncome Preferred ETF
SPFF
$138M
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
8,563
| – | – |
2018 Q4
4 quarters
|
|
3486
Workhorse Group
WKHS
$32.1M
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
11
+2
| +22% | +$18.4K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
BLU
3487
DELISTED
BELLUS Health Inc.
BLU
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,255
| New | +$90.6K |
2019 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
BNKZ
3488
DELISTED
MicroSectorsTM U.S. Big Banks Index -2X Inverse Leveraged ETNs
BNKZ
| $101K | ﹤0.01% |
3,200
-100
| -3% | -$3.63K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3489
Agilysys
AGYS
$2.83B
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
3,935
-597
| -13% | -$15.1K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
3490
Barnes & Noble Education
BNED
$405M
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
234
+195
| +500% | +$80.2K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3491
Gorman-Rupp
GRC
$1.98B
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
2,660
+670
| +34% | +$24.4K |
2017 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
3492
iShares Core MSCI Europe ETF
IEUR
$8.89B
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
2,009
+2,005
| +50,125% | +$95.5K |
2019 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
|
OGCP
3493
Empire State Realty Series 60
OGCP
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
7,195
| – | – |
2013 Q4
24 quarters
|
|
|
ZEN
3494
DELISTED
ZENDESK INC
ZEN
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
1,299
+273
| +27% | +$20K |
2015 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
|
EBIX
3495
DELISTED
Ebix Inc
EBIX
| $100K | ﹤0.01% |
3,011
+235
| +8% | +$8.68K |
2015 Q1
19 quarters
|
|
3496
International Seaways
INSW
$5.68B
| $99K | ﹤0.01% |
3,344
+1,122
| +50% | +$29.2K |
2016 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
|
FFG
3497
DELISTED
FBL Financial Group
FFG
| $99K | ﹤0.01% |
1,684
+370
| +28% | +$21.3K |
2016 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
|
GLUU
3498
DELISTED
Glu Mobile Inc.
GLUU
| $99K | ﹤0.01% |
16,405
+4,397
| +37% | +$25.1K |
2017 Q1
11 quarters
|
|
3499
Liberty Media Corporation Series A Common Stock
FWONA
$21B
| $98K | ﹤0.01% |
2,340
-54
| -2% | -$2.12K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
3500
Kulicke & Soffa
KLIC
$5.03B
| $98K | ﹤0.01% |
3,591
-1,291
| -26% | -$31.8K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Bank of Montreal held 5,174 positions worth $133B, up 15% from $116B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal deployed $8.58B of net new capital in Q4 2019, opening 425 new positions and adding to 2,835 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF: 1,035,443 shares worth $86.2M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 25% of assets, down from 28% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Miscellaneous.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Apollo Global Management, an estimated $254M trimmed.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q4 2019 buy was Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF: 1,035,443 shares worth $86.2M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2019, an estimated $1.51B increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was Apollo Global Management, cutting an estimated $254M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited Buckeye Partners, L.P. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $125M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $133B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Bank of Montreal opened 425 new positions and closed 298 in Q4 2019.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 15% quarter-over-quarter to $133B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 10 Feb 2020.