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
|
+$1.32B |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$484M |
| 3 |
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
|
+$229M |
| 4 |
iShares Core US Aggregate Bond ETF
AGG
|
+$201M |
| 5 |
Intel
INTC
|
+$190M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
IVV
|
+$726M |
| 2 |
BCE
BCE
|
+$374M |
| 3 |
KKR & Co
KKR
|
+$239M |
| 4 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
|
+$202M |
| 5 |
Home Depot
HD
|
+$192M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 23.36% |
| 2 | Technology | 10.17% |
| 3 | Energy | 8.85% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 8.03% |
| 5 | Consumer Discretionary | 7.52% |
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Bank of Montreal's Q2 2018 Portfolio in Review
As of Q2 2018, Bank of Montreal held 5,040 positions worth $121B, up 8.1% from $112B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal deployed $5.86B of net new capital in Q2 2018, opening 828 new positions and adding to 1,968 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF: 373,810 shares worth $29.2M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 23% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Energy.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, an estimated $726M trimmed.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q2 2018 buy was iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF: 373,810 shares worth $29.2M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to Amazon in Q2 2018, an estimated $1.32B increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q2 2018 reduction was iShares Core S&P 500 ETF, cutting an estimated $726M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited Monsanto Co in Q2 2018, selling an estimated $129M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $121B portfolio in Q2 2018.
- Bank of Montreal opened 828 new positions and closed 277 in Q2 2018.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 8.1% quarter-over-quarter to $121B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q2 2018, filed 16 Jul 2018.