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 | 25.32% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.27% |
| 3 | Energy | 8.71% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.12% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.1% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
776
Grand Canyon Education
LOPE
$3.7B
| $15.6M | 0.01% |
162,348
+1,424
| +0.9% | +$131K |
|
777
Pilgrim's Pride
PPC
$6.4B
| $15.5M | 0.01% |
473,160
+285,801
| +153% | +$8.89M |
|
|
NUAN
778
DELISTED
Nuance Communications, Inc.
NUAN
| $15.5M | 0.01% |
867,696
-83,168
| -9% | -$1.38M |
|
779
iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLT
$40.6B
| $15.4M | 0.01% |
113,771
-91,861
| -45% | -$12.8M |
|
780
Packaging Corp of America
PKG
$22.8B
| $15.3M | 0.01% |
136,868
+79,908
| +140% | +$8.82M |
|
|
XIFR
781
XPLR Infrastructure LP
XIFR
$1.08B
| $15.2M | 0.01% |
288,720
+27,483
| +11% | +$1.43M |
|
782
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF
IJR
$112B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
180,334
-232,908
| -56% | -$18.7M |
|
783
Loews
L
$23.1B
| $15.1M | 0.01% |
287,911
-892
| -0.3% | -$45K |
|
784
Core Laboratories
CLB
$571M
| $15M | 0.01% |
399,350
+66,980
| +20% | +$3.01M |
|
785
Amcor
AMCR
$21.5B
| $15M | 0.01% |
276,848
+120,834
| +77% | +$6.05M |
|
|
IPG
786
DELISTED
Interpublic Group of Companies
IPG
| $15M | 0.01% |
648,720
+87,354
| +16% | +$1.92M |
|
|
SPLK
787
PUT
DELISTED
Splunk Inc
SPLK
| $15M | 0.01% |
100,000
+48,800
| +95% | +$6.41M |
|
788
Ingredion
INGR
$6.54B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
160,662
+36,330
| +29% | +$3.05M |
|
789
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF
SCZ
$13.6B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
239,746
+3,522
| +1% | +$212K |
|
790
VeriSign
VRSN
$25.6B
| $14.9M | 0.01% |
77,367
-10,360
| -12% | -$1.95M |
|
791
iShares Select Dividend ETF
DVY
$23.7B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
140,229
-77,206
| -36% | -$7.95M |
|
792
PUT
Rockwell Automation
ROK
$50.1B
| $14.8M | 0.01% |
+73,000
| New | +$13.5M |
|
|
FL
793
DELISTED
Foot Locker
FL
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
378,023
-205,865
| -35% | -$8.67M |
|
794
Unilever
UL
$133B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
229,014
+266
| +0.1% | +$17.7K |
|
795
Mercado Libre
MELI
$92.7B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
25,750
+1,396
| +6% | +$773K |
|
796
Essent Group
ESNT
$6.14B
| $14.7M | 0.01% |
282,398
+94,665
| +50% | +$4.94M |
|
|
UN
797
DELISTED
Unilever NV New York Registry Shares
UN
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
254,879
+3,580
| +1% | +$211K |
|
798
International General Insurance
IGIC
$1.13B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
1,392,562
| – | – |
|
799
Encore Capital Group
ECPG
$2.07B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
413,052
+39,299
| +11% | +$1.37M |
|
800
Central Garden & Pet Co Class A
CENTA
$2.43B
| $14.6M | 0.01% |
621,381
+286,015
| +85% | +$6.42M |
|
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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 $10.1B 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 Energy.
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.