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 | 23.75% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 15.7% |
| 3 | Technology | 9.54% |
| 4 | Communication Services | 9.07% |
| 5 | Energy | 8.23% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1676
AtriCure
ATRC
$2.73B
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
48,913
+289
| +0.6% | +$9K |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
|
LGF.A
1677
DELISTED
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp. Class A Voting Shares
LGF.A
| $1.5M | ﹤0.01% |
92,851
+91,116
| +5,252% | +$1.76M |
2016 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
1678
Lumentum
LITE
$93.8B
| $1.49M | ﹤0.01% |
35,435
+6,688
| +23% | +$329K |
2015 Q3
13 quarters
|
|
|
HEP
1679
DELISTED
Holly Energy Partners, L.P.
HEP
| $1.49M | ﹤0.01% |
52,136
+48,243
| +1,239% | +$1.43M |
2018 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
1680
Commercial Metals
CMC
$6.94B
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
92,612
+1,290
| +1% | +$24.1K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1681
Onto Innovation
ONTO
$15.5B
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
54,199
-7,182
| -12% | -$221K |
2016 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
1682
PhenixFIN
PFX
$86.7M
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
27,750
| – | – |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1683
HUB Group
HUBG
$1.84B
| $1.48M | ﹤0.01% |
79,554
+9,924
| +14% | +$213K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
BFS
1684
Saul Centers
BFS
$741M
| $1.47M | ﹤0.01% |
31,195
+11,184
| +56% | +$573K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1685
Ultrapar
UGP
$7.82B
| $1.47M | ﹤0.01% |
217,008
+216,932
| +285,437% | +$1.26M |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
CSII
1686
DELISTED
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
CSII
| $1.47M | ﹤0.01% |
51,380
-7,516
| -13% | -$239K |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
1687
Boot Barn
BOOT
$3.66B
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
85,700
+6,927
| +9% | +$159K |
2016 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
1688
British American Tobacco
BTI
$114B
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
45,695
-444,096
| -91% | -$17.3M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1689
Community Trust Bancorp
CTBI
$1.37B
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
36,725
+5,464
| +17% | +$240K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
1690
Oxford Industries
OXM
$380M
| $1.46M | ﹤0.01% |
20,486
+117
| +0.6% | +$9.48K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
BRSL
1691
Brightstar Lottery PLC
BRSL
$1.81B
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
99,313
+24,968
| +34% | +$413K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CHX
1692
DELISTED
ChampionX
CHX
| $1.45M | ﹤0.01% |
53,369
-1,234
| -2% | -$45.4K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
1693
Boyd Gaming
BYD
$4.8B
| $1.44M | ﹤0.01% |
69,497
+15,371
| +28% | +$404K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1694
BlackRock MuniYield Quality Fund
MQY
$715M
| $1.44M | ﹤0.01% |
111,075
| – | – |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1695
Schneider National
SNDR
$5.66B
| $1.44M | ﹤0.01% |
77,079
+20,109
| +35% | +$431K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
1696
Travel + Leisure Co
TNL
$3.86B
| $1.44M | ﹤0.01% |
40,026
-32,742
| -45% | -$1.27M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
ICPT
1697
DELISTED
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ICPT
| $1.44M | ﹤0.01% |
14,240
+1,877
| +15% | +$195K |
2014 Q1
19 quarters
|
|
|
AZUL
1698
DELISTED
Azul
AZUL
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
51,665
-6,906
| -12% | -$168K |
2018 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
1699
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF
SCHE
$12.7B
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
60,829
+2,525
| +4% | +$61.2K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
YRD
1700
Yiren Digital
YRD
$80.1M
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
+133,100
| New | +$2.09M |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
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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 $4.31B 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 25% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Technology.
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.