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 | 23.69% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.46% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 8.94% |
| 4 | Energy | 8.17% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 7.49% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4226
Bridgewater Bancshares
BWB
$622M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
327
+293
| +862% | +$3.38K |
|
4227
BlueLinx
BXC
$700M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
126
+64
| +103% | +$1.57K |
|
|
CASI
4228
DELISTED
CASI Pharmaceuticals
CASI
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
70
+36
| +106% | +$1.36K |
|
4229
Cadiz
CDZI
$298M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
323
+167
| +107% | +$1.77K |
|
4230
C&F Financial
CFFI
$288M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
49
+26
| +113% | +$1.37K |
|
4231
Clarus
CLAR
$144M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
308
+162
| +111% | +$1.7K |
|
|
CLPR
4232
Clipper Realty
CLPR
$52.5M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
213
+110
| +107% | +$1.44K |
|
4233
Costamare
CMRE
$1.74B
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
677
+341
| +101% | +$1.8K |
|
4234
Century Casinos
CNTY
$35.2M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
379
+193
| +104% | +$1.32K |
|
4235
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals
CRNX
$8.97B
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
97
+49
| +102% | +$1.38K |
|
4236
Citi Trends
CTRN
$628M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
167
+79
| +90% | +$1.87K |
|
4237
Culp Inc
CULP
$44.4M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
152
+75
| +97% | +$1.62K |
|
4238
iShares MSCI Philippines ETF
EPHE
$146M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
100
-3,800
| -97% | -$116K |
|
4239
State Street SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF
EWX
$703M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
75
-448
| -86% | -$18.9K |
|
4240
Franklin Covey
FC
$227M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
140
+72
| +106% | +$1.61K |
|
4241
PUT
FuelCell Energy
FCEL
$1.67B
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
14
| – | – |
|
4242
Fidelity D&D Bancorp
FDBC
$320M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
41
+22
| +116% | +$1.39K |
|
4243
Five Point Holdings
FPH
$373M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
500
| – | – |
|
4244
First Bank
FRBA
$469M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
229
+116
| +103% | +$1.39K |
|
4245
Primis Financial Corp
FRST
$414M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
259
+125
| +93% | +$1.89K |
|
4246
Greif Class B
GEF.B
$4.27B
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
75
+37
| +97% | +$1.85K |
|
4247
CALL
General Motors
GM
$75.9B
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
+88
| New | +$3.04K |
|
|
GNTY
4248
DELISTED
Guaranty Bancshares
GNTY
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
119
+61
| +105% | +$1.66K |
|
|
HONE
4249
DELISTED
HarborOne Bancorp
HONE
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
366
+61
| +20% | +$598 |
|
4250
i3 Verticals
IIIV
$316M
| $3K | ﹤0.01% |
112
+59
| +111% | +$1.23K |
|
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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 $3.74B 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 24% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Communication Services.
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.