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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1701
iShares Global Industrials ETF
EXI
$1.44B
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
18,350
+17,992
| +5,026% | +$1.52M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CVA
1702
DELISTED
Covanta Holding Corporation
CVA
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
106,380
-855,021
| -89% | -$13.2M |
2013 Q3
21 quarters
|
|
1703
Peapack-Gladstone Financial
PGC
$781M
| $1.43M | ﹤0.01% |
56,626
+5,401
| +11% | +$149K |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
|
P
1704
Everpure Inc
P
$44.7B
| $1.42M | ﹤0.01% |
88,526
+62,460
| +240% | +$1.23M |
2018 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
|
MPT
1705
Medical Properties Trust
MPT
$2.01B
| $1.42M | ﹤0.01% |
88,424
-3,832
| -4% | -$60.6K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1706
Vanguard Health Care ETF
VHT
$18.8B
| $1.42M | ﹤0.01% |
8,864
+1,056
| +14% | +$179K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1707
CALL
BlackBerry
BB
$5.39B
| $1.42M | ﹤0.01% |
200,000
| – | – |
2018 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
|
1708
PUT
BlackBerry
BB
$5.39B
| $1.42M | ﹤0.01% |
200,000
+60,000
| +43% | +$529K |
2018 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
1709
Bloomin' Brands
BLMN
$718M
| $1.42M | ﹤0.01% |
79,456
-1,462
| -2% | -$28.8K |
2014 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
1710
iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLH
$10.4B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
10,590
+3,700
| +54% | +$475K |
2013 Q4
20 quarters
|
|
1711
CoreCivic
CXW
$3.21B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
79,237
+7,755
| +11% | +$170K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1712
Ryman Hospitality Properties
RHP
$8.34B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
21,124
+2,003
| +10% | +$150K |
2014 Q1
19 quarters
|
|
1713
Fortuna Silver Mines
FSM
$3.31B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
386,990
-1,787,379
| -82% | -$6.6M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1714
PUT
Telus
TU
$12.9B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
+85,000
| New | +$1.48M |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
VIVO
1715
DELISTED
Meridian Bioscience Inc
VIVO
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
81,099
+10,253
| +14% | +$175K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CCXI
1716
DELISTED
ChemoCentryx, Inc.
CCXI
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
129,083
-1,599
| -1% | -$16.9K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
1717
Prosperity Bancshares
PB
$8.03B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
22,567
+1,372
| +6% | +$90.5K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1718
Polaris
PII
$2.98B
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
18,342
+1,118
| +6% | +$100K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CARB
1719
DELISTED
Carbonite Inc
CARB
| $1.41M | ﹤0.01% |
55,652
+294
| +0.5% | +$8.72K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
1720
FormFactor
FORM
$11.6B
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
99,546
+539
| +0.5% | +$7.51K |
2015 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
1721
iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF
XT
$4B
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
42,175
-24,687
| -37% | -$875K |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
|
MUI
1722
DELISTED
BlackRock Municipal Income Fund, Inc.
MUI
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
110,750
| – | – |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
LTXB
1723
DELISTED
LegacyTexas Financial Group Inc
LTXB
| $1.4M | ﹤0.01% |
43,591
+538
| +1% | +$20.6K |
2014 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
1724
Innospec
IOSP
$2.34B
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
22,570
+893
| +4% | +$61.4K |
2015 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
1725
Macerich
MAC
$6.39B
| $1.39M | ﹤0.01% |
32,221
-235,419
| -88% | -$11.6M |
2013 Q2
22 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.