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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
476
B2Gold
BTG
$6.7B
| $27.5M | 0.03% |
9,414,559
-3,479,664
| -27% | -$9.05M |
|
477
Fidelity National Information Services
FIS
$22.8B
| $27.3M | 0.03% |
265,797
-107,666
| -29% | -$11.2M |
|
478
Oshkosh
OSK
$9.41B
| $27.1M | 0.03% |
441,301
+104,583
| +31% | +$6.7M |
|
|
ABMD
479
DELISTED
Abiomed Inc
ABMD
| $27M | 0.03% |
83,139
+33,956
| +69% | +$11.8M |
|
480
UGI
UGI
$7.56B
| $26.9M | 0.03% |
504,037
+78,223
| +18% | +$4.35M |
|
|
ETFC
481
DELISTED
E*Trade Financial Corporation
ETFC
| $26.8M | 0.03% |
610,405
-43,675
| -7% | -$2.14M |
|
482
Kinross Gold
KGC
$31.9B
| $26.7M | 0.03% |
8,247,681
-8,541,058
| -51% | -$23.9M |
|
483
Yum! Brands
YUM
$41.2B
| $26.7M | 0.03% |
290,245
-83,658
| -22% | -$7.48M |
|
484
PUT
Pembina Pipeline
PBA
$28.4B
| $26.7M | 0.03% |
898,968
| – | – |
|
485
iShares Broad USD Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
USIG
$17.4B
| $26.4M | 0.03% |
499,210
+115,647
| +30% | +$6.1M |
|
486
Best Buy
BBY
$18B
| $26.3M | 0.02% |
497,306
+13,376
| +3% | +$874K |
|
|
SPR
487
DELISTED
Spirit AeroSystems
SPR
| $26.3M | 0.02% |
364,684
+134,535
| +58% | +$10.9M |
|
488
Lumen
LUMN
$6.6B
| $25.8M | 0.02% |
1,704,870
+67,240
| +4% | +$1.28M |
|
489
Ralph Lauren
RL
$23.1B
| $25.8M | 0.02% |
249,149
+98,763
| +66% | +$11.6M |
|
490
HP
HPQ
$28.6B
| $25.7M | 0.02% |
1,258,149
-159,215
| -11% | -$3.71M |
|
491
iShares US Medical Devices ETF
IHI
$3.48B
| $25.6M | 0.02% |
769,530
-4,285,254
| -85% | -$148M |
|
|
GWR
492
DELISTED
Genesee & Wyoming Inc.
GWR
| $25.6M | 0.02% |
346,012
+9,651
| +3% | +$774K |
|
|
WES
493
DELISTED
Western Gas Partners Lp
WES
| $25.3M | 0.02% |
599,160
-1,504,167
| -72% | -$66.9M |
|
494
Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond ETF
BIV
$28.9B
| $25.2M | 0.02% |
310,188
-20,745
| -6% | -$1.66M |
|
495
State Street SPDR Nuveen ICE Short Term Municipal Bond ETF
SHM
$3.48B
| $25.1M | 0.02% |
522,762
+397,615
| +318% | +$19M |
|
496
iShares US Aerospace & Defense ETF
ITA
$14.9B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
288,264
+22,928
| +9% | +$2.21M |
|
497
Equity Residential
EQR
$24.7B
| $24.9M | 0.02% |
377,191
-27,208
| -7% | -$1.83M |
|
498
Edison International
EIX
$27.2B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
436,805
-74,539
| -15% | -$4.63M |
|
499
Rio Tinto
RIO
$160B
| $24.8M | 0.02% |
510,616
-46,931
| -8% | -$2.29M |
|
500
SiriusXM
SIRI
$9.43B
| $24.7M | 0.02% |
433,322
+183,050
| +73% | +$11.1M |
|
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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.