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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3626
Independence Realty Trust
IRT
$3.42B
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
2,343
+866
| +59% | +$8.55K |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
3627
Lifetime Brands
LCUT
$199M
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
2,072
+1,336
| +182% | +$14.1K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
|
MFA
3628
MFA Financial
MFA
$782M
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
798
+576
| +259% | +$16.2K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3629
CALL
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.06B
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,000
| New | +$23.1K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
3630
PUT
Trinity Industries
TRN
$2.06B
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,000
| New | +$23.1K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
3631
Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF
VYMI
$20.7B
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
375
| – | – |
2016 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
|
AIMC
3632
DELISTED
Altra Industrial Motion Corp
AIMC
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
841
+396
| +89% | +$12.9K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
SRNE
3633
DELISTED
Sorrento Therapeutics, Inc.
SRNE
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
8,877
-147,909
| -94% | -$483K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
SUNS
3634
DELISTED
SLR Senior Investment Corp. Common Stock
SUNS
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
1,412
| – | – |
2016 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
BOLD
3635
DELISTED
Audentes Therapeutics, Inc
BOLD
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
978
+261
| +36% | +$6.73K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
ITG
3636
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $21K | ﹤0.01% |
689
+319
| +86% | +$9.15K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3637
BioCryst Pharmaceuticals
BCRX
$2.07B
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
2,544
+790
| +45% | +$6.14K |
2013 Q4
20 quarters
|
|
3638
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings
CCO
$1.22B
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
3,860
+237
| +7% | +$1.33K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
3639
Ceco Environmental
CECO
$4.21B
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
2,962
+221
| +8% | +$1.69K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
3640
Fate Therapeutics
FATE
$276M
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
1,554
+510
| +49% | +$7.11K |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
|
FFC
3641
Flaherty & Crumrine Preferred and Income Securities Fund
FFC
$721M
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
1,200
| – | – |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3642
Gorman-Rupp
GRC
$1.98B
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
621
+122
| +24% | +$4.08K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
3643
Gray Television
GTN
$464M
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
1,356
+579
| +75% | +$10.1K |
2015 Q3
13 quarters
|
|
3644
MarineMax
HZO
$1.16B
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
1,091
+108
| +11% | +$2.25K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3645
Amplify Online Retail ETF
IBUY
$120M
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
500
| – | – |
2017 Q4
4 quarters
|
|
3646
iShares Global Financials ETF
IXG
$693M
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
347
| – | – |
2013 Q4
20 quarters
|
|
3647
Kearny Financial
KRNY
$581M
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
1,540
+620
| +67% | +$8.06K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3648
Mueller Water Products
MWA
$3.36B
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
2,187
+1,119
| +105% | +$11.7K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
NFBK
3649
DELISTED
Northfield Bancorp
NFBK
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
1,471
+316
| +27% | +$4.38K |
2013 Q3
21 quarters
|
|
|
PHD
3650
DELISTED
Pioneer Floating Rate Fund
PHD
| $20K | ﹤0.01% |
2,000
-14,026
| -88% | -$147K |
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.