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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
HMTV
3626
DELISTED
Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.
HMTV
| $76K | ﹤0.01% |
5,099
+625
| +14% | +$8.15K |
2015 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
|
HUD
3627
DELISTED
Hudson Ltd. Class A Common Shares
HUD
| $76K | ﹤0.01% |
4,962
+1,483
| +43% | +$19.3K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3628
Argan
AGX
$5.33B
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
1,868
+579
| +45% | +$22.3K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3629
Bloom Energy
BE
$81.8B
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
10,050
+2,167
| +27% | +$10.5K |
2018 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
3630
Insteel Industries
IIIN
$562M
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
3,467
+855
| +33% | +$18.1K |
2015 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
|
KREF
3631
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust
KREF
$363M
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
3,660
+926
| +34% | +$18.5K |
2018 Q1
7 quarters
|
|
3632
OneSpan
OSPN
$665M
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
4,419
+205
| +5% | +$3.49K |
2015 Q1
19 quarters
|
|
3633
State Street SPDR Bloomberg Short Term High Yield Bond ETF
SJNK
$4.59B
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
2,786
-2,372
| -46% | -$63.5K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
3634
Teekay
TK
$1.28B
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
14,222
+2,485
| +21% | +$12.3K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
CNR
3635
Core Natural Resources Inc
CNR
$4.35B
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
5,118
+2,097
| +69% | +$29K |
2017 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
|
FBMS
3636
DELISTED
The First Bancshares, Inc.
FBMS
| $75K | ﹤0.01% |
2,106
+651
| +45% | +$21.6K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3637
First Trust Alerian Disruptive Technology Real Estate ETF
DTRE
$13.5M
| $74K | ﹤0.01% |
1,525
| – | – |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
|
ICAD
3638
DELISTED
iCAD Inc
ICAD
| $74K | ﹤0.01% |
9,500
| – | – |
2017 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
3639
REX American Resources
REX
$1.45B
| $74K | ﹤0.01% |
5,454
-636
| -10% | -$8.8K |
2017 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
3640
Metallus
MTUS
$805M
| $74K | ﹤0.01% |
9,369
+5,461
| +140% | +$34.2K |
2014 Q3
21 quarters
|
|
|
QADA
3641
DELISTED
QAD Inc.
QADA
| $74K | ﹤0.01% |
1,447
+481
| +50% | +$23K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3642
iShares MSCI China A ETF
CNYA
$199M
| $73K | ﹤0.01% |
2,413
| – | – |
2019 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
3643
Cooper-Standard Automotive
CPS
$389M
| $73K | ﹤0.01% |
2,194
-28,588
| -93% | -$926K |
2014 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
3644
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$3.56B
| $73K | ﹤0.01% |
2,155
| – | – |
2016 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
3645
Krystal Biotech
KRYS
$9.63B
| $73K | ﹤0.01% |
1,326
+406
| +44% | +$19.9K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3646
BRC Group Holdings
RILY
$203M
| $73K | ﹤0.01% |
2,895
+863
| +42% | +$22.7K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
3647
Amneal Pharmaceuticals
AMRX
$6.99B
| $72K | ﹤0.01% |
14,913
+6,697
| +82% | +$23.3K |
2018 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
3648
Live Oak Bancshares
LOB
$1.68B
| $72K | ﹤0.01% |
3,805
-8,949
| -70% | -$165K |
2016 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
3649
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Utilities ETF
RSPU
$475M
| $72K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,360
| New | +$70.9K |
2019 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
TGH
3650
DELISTED
Textainer Group Holdings limited
TGH
| $72K | ﹤0.01% |
6,739
+4,167
| +162% | +$40.6K |
2017 Q2
10 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.