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
|
+$475M |
| 2 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$315M |
| 3 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$298M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$182M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$384M |
| 2 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$284M |
| 3 |
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
|
+$266M |
| 4 |
CTXS
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
|
+$261M |
| 5 |
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
|
+$226M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 26.57% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.64% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.62% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.33% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.94% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1076
Boise Cascade
BCC
$2.94B
| $5.78M | 0.01% |
144,800
-109,343
| -43% | -$4.05M |
|
|
NFX
1077
DELISTED
Newfield Exploration
NFX
| $5.76M | 0.01% |
182,693
+28,350
| +18% | +$860K |
|
|
AGU
1078
PUT
DELISTED
Agrium
AGU
| $5.75M | 0.01% |
+50,000
| New | +$5.42M |
|
|
CVG
1079
DELISTED
Convergys
CVG
| $5.74M | 0.01% |
244,415
-456,529
| -65% | -$11.3M |
|
1080
Alliant Energy
LNT
$18.2B
| $5.74M | 0.01% |
134,722
-9,601
| -7% | -$418K |
|
1081
International Flavors & Fragrances
IFF
$21.4B
| $5.74M | 0.01% |
37,611
+6,830
| +22% | +$1.03M |
|
1082
Kaiser Aluminum
KALU
$2.99B
| $5.73M | 0.01% |
53,605
+4,766
| +10% | +$477K |
|
1083
Advanced Energy
AEIS
$13.2B
| $5.72M | 0.01% |
84,805
-107,190
| -56% | -$8.63M |
|
1084
Lincoln Electric
LECO
$15.5B
| $5.67M | ﹤0.01% |
61,950
+39,269
| +173% | +$3.59M |
|
1085
Trimble
TRMB
$13.4B
| $5.63M | ﹤0.01% |
138,590
-99,026
| -42% | -$4.06M |
|
1086
Coty
COTY
$2.42B
| $5.63M | ﹤0.01% |
282,866
+67,984
| +32% | +$1.16M |
|
1087
PUT
Citigroup
C
$233B
| $5.62M | ﹤0.01% |
75,528
+28
| +0% | +$2.07K |
|
1088
Assured Guaranty
AGO
$3.35B
| $5.61M | ﹤0.01% |
165,507
+246
| +0.1% | +$8.92K |
|
1089
Invesco S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF
PBP
$363M
| $5.61M | ﹤0.01% |
261,333
+20,582
| +9% | +$462K |
|
1090
CALL
Rogers Communications
RCI
$19.7B
| $5.6M | ﹤0.01% |
+110,000
| New | +$5.73M |
|
1091
PUT
State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF
XOP
$3.69B
| $5.58M | ﹤0.01% |
37,500
-12,500
| -25% | -$1.74M |
|
|
BDN
1092
Brandywine Realty Trust
BDN
$542M
| $5.57M | ﹤0.01% |
306,115
-13,184
| -4% | -$233K |
|
|
CAA
1093
DELISTED
CalAtlantic Group, Inc.
CAA
| $5.57M | ﹤0.01% |
98,705
+96,146
| +3,757% | +$4.7M |
|
1094
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF
IEFA
$196B
| $5.55M | ﹤0.01% |
84,044
+14,724
| +21% | +$960K |
|
1095
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$159B
| $5.55M | ﹤0.01% |
97,510
+36,545
| +60% | +$2.04M |
|
1096
Gartner
IT
$11.6B
| $5.55M | ﹤0.01% |
45,032
+1,613
| +4% | +$196K |
|
1097
Smith & Wesson
SWBI
$643M
| $5.54M | ﹤0.01% |
560,777
+399,054
| +247% | +$4.31M |
|
1098
OR Royalties Inc
OR
$6.15B
| $5.51M | ﹤0.01% |
476,524
+80,025
| +20% | +$972K |
|
1099
WisdomTree Europe Hedged Equity Fund
HEDJ
$1.88B
| $5.51M | ﹤0.01% |
172,870
-30,592
| -15% | -$994K |
|
1100
Vishay Intertechnology
VSH
$5.11B
| $5.51M | ﹤0.01% |
265,350
-319,072
| -55% | -$6.82M |
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Bank of Montreal held 4,524 positions worth $115B, up 5.4% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal's Q4 2017 filing shows 340 new, 1,586 increased, 1,488 reduced and 306 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Maxar Technologies Inc. Common Stock: 2,074,218 shares worth $133M. The largest sale was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, an estimated $384M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 27% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Energy.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q4 2017 buy was Maxar Technologies Inc. Common Stock: 2,074,218 shares worth $133M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $475M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $384M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $120M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $115B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Bank of Montreal opened 340 new positions and closed 306 in Q4 2017.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to $115B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 16 Jan 2018.