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 | 25.38% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.34% |
| 3 | Miscellaneous | 10.58% |
| 4 | Energy | 8.74% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1576
iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF
EFV
$30.2B
| $3.44M | ﹤0.01% |
68,810
+3,933
| +6% | +$193K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1577
Omnicell
OMCL
$1.53B
| $3.42M | ﹤0.01% |
41,859
+21,031
| +101% | +$1.61M |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1578
Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF
RSPT
$6.18B
| $3.41M | ﹤0.01% |
171,980
+23,180
| +16% | +$435K |
2015 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
1579
Apogee Enterprises
APOG
$745M
| $3.4M | ﹤0.01% |
104,544
+31,059
| +42% | +$1.16M |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1580
State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLB
$7.88B
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
110,196
+86,708
| +369% | +$2.56M |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1581
CALL
Nutrien
NTR
$33.3B
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
70,600
-1,900
| -3% | -$91.8K |
2019 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
1582
WisdomTree Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund
DEM
$4.12B
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
73,822
+839
| +1% | +$36.5K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
|
DOCU
1583
DocuSign
DOCU
$13B
| $3.38M | ﹤0.01% |
45,543
+14,808
| +48% | +$1.02M |
2018 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
FBC
1584
DELISTED
Flagstar Bancorp, Inc. New
FBC
| $3.37M | ﹤0.01% |
88,168
+85,555
| +3,274% | +$3.2M |
2015 Q3
17 quarters
|
|
|
RVPH
1585
DELISTED
REVIVA PHARMA HLDGS INC
RVPH
| $3.37M | ﹤0.01% |
16,100
| – | – |
2019 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
|
CRC
1586
DELISTED
California Resources Corporation
CRC
| $3.37M | ﹤0.01% |
373,089
+264,805
| +245% | +$2.14M |
2015 Q1
19 quarters
|
|
|
GHY
1587
PGIM Global High Yield Fund
GHY
$450M
| $3.36M | ﹤0.01% |
224,000
| – | – |
2017 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
RAD
1588
DELISTED
Rite Aid Corporation
RAD
| $3.36M | ﹤0.01% |
217,356
-126,659
| -37% | -$1.24M |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1589
Simply Good Foods
SMPL
$874M
| $3.36M | ﹤0.01% |
117,610
+63,004
| +115% | +$1.66M |
2017 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
1590
Entegris
ENTG
$24.2B
| $3.35M | ﹤0.01% |
66,903
-1,960
| -3% | -$94.5K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1591
CALL
Halliburton
HAL
$26.6B
| $3.35M | ﹤0.01% |
136,900
| – | – |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
1592
BOK Financial
BOKF
$7.68B
| $3.33M | ﹤0.01% |
38,141
+10,203
| +37% | +$831K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1593
ORIX
IX
$38.9B
| $3.33M | ﹤0.01% |
199,840
-130
| -0.1% | -$2.09K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1594
Unisys
UIS
$168M
| $3.33M | ﹤0.01% |
280,565
+42,080
| +18% | +$422K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1595
Vanguard FTSE Europe ETF
VGK
$29B
| $3.33M | ﹤0.01% |
56,729
+373
| +0.7% | +$20.9K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1596
ICL Group
ICL
$6.41B
| $3.31M | ﹤0.01% |
691,995
+73,483
| +12% | +$339K |
2014 Q3
21 quarters
|
|
|
NGD
1597
DELISTED
New Gold Inc
NGD
| $3.31M | ﹤0.01% |
3,762,080
-163,305
| -4% | -$148K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1598
Yelp
YELP
$983M
| $3.3M | ﹤0.01% |
94,771
+48,318
| +104% | +$1.64M |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
1599
PUT
Chewy
CHWY
$7.12B
| $3.3M | ﹤0.01% |
113,800
| – | – |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
1600
iShares 0-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
SLQD
$2.42B
| $3.29M | ﹤0.01% |
64,565
+40,528
| +169% | +$2.07M |
2014 Q1
23 quarters
|
|
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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 $8.58B 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 Miscellaneous.
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.