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 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$219M |
| 2 |
Canadian National Railway
CNI
|
+$202M |
| 3 |
Mondelez International
MDLZ
|
+$154M |
| 4 |
ETP
Energy Transfer Partners L.p.
ETP
|
+$152M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$112M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$532M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$513M |
| 3 |
KRFT
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$240M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$238M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 28.03% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 11.24% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.75% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 9.48% |
| 5 | Technology | 7.94% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1751
iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF
EWU
$3.56B
| $625K | ﹤0.01% |
19,055
-1,608
| -8% | -$56.8K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1752
iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF
ISTB
$5.14B
| $623K | ﹤0.01% |
12,420
-123,736
| -91% | -$6.2M |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
1753
Children's Place
PLCE
$46M
| $623K | ﹤0.01% |
10,805
-1,415
| -12% | -$85.1K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1754
Advanced Energy
AEIS
$11.8B
| $621K | ﹤0.01% |
23,623
-4,763
| -17% | -$123K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1755
Core Laboratories
CLB
$448M
| $621K | ﹤0.01% |
6,213
+2,891
| +87% | +$314K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1756
PUT
Cemex
CX
$13.6B
| $621K | ﹤0.01% |
96,063
| – | – |
2014 Q3
4 quarters
|
|
|
CRC
1757
DELISTED
California Resources Corporation
CRC
| $620K | ﹤0.01% |
23,890
+613
| +3% | +$24K |
2015 Q1
2 quarters
|
|
|
TAHO
1758
CALL
DELISTED
Tahoe Resources Inc
TAHO
| $619K | ﹤0.01% |
80,000
+74,000
| +1,233% | +$659K |
2015 Q1
2 quarters
|
|
|
ACH
1759
DELISTED
Alum Corp of China Ltd
ACH
| $615K | ﹤0.01% |
79,335
-8,904
| -10% | -$79.7K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
HOUS
1760
DELISTED
Anywhere Real Estate
HOUS
| $614K | ﹤0.01% |
16,312
+2,231
| +16% | +$97.2K |
2014 Q2
5 quarters
|
|
1761
Insight Enterprises
NSIT
$4.73B
| $614K | ﹤0.01% |
23,772
-3,195
| -12% | -$84.5K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1762
CALL
General Mills
GIS
$16.9B
| $612K | ﹤0.01% |
10,900
| – | – |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
1763
Century Aluminum
CENX
$3.56B
| $611K | ﹤0.01% |
132,730
-1,348,355
| -91% | -$9.41M |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1764
State Street SPDR Portfolio Europe ETF
SPEU
$687M
| $610K | ﹤0.01% |
19,324
+4,165
| +27% | +$142K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
CYS
1765
DELISTED
CYS Investments Inc.
CYS
| $610K | ﹤0.01% |
83,912
+89
| +0.1% | +$688 |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
BBL
1766
DELISTED
BHP Group Plc American Depositary Shares (Each representing two Ordinary Shares)
BBL
| $609K | ﹤0.01% |
19,850
-621
| -3% | -$21.8K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1767
CALL
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
EWW
$1.49B
| $608K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,800
| New | +$639K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
|
1768
PUT
iShares MSCI Mexico ETF
EWW
$1.49B
| $608K | ﹤0.01% |
+11,800
| New | +$639K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
1769
Gartner
IT
$12.2B
| $608K | ﹤0.01% |
7,244
+2,093
| +41% | +$182K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1770
FMC
FMC
$1.33B
| $607K | ﹤0.01% |
20,663
-1,552
| -7% | -$60.1K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1771
Hercules Capital
HTGC
$3.17B
| $607K | ﹤0.01% |
60,073
-2,627
| -4% | -$29.8K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
1772
WisdomTree US MidCap Dividend Fund
DON
$3.78B
| $604K | ﹤0.01% |
23,364
+1,377
| +6% | +$37.3K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
BLT
1773
DELISTED
BLOUNT INTERNATIONAL (NEW)
BLT
| $604K | ﹤0.01% |
108,408
-1,058
| -1% | -$7.8K |
2014 Q2
5 quarters
|
|
1774
Terex
TEX
$6.28B
| $603K | ﹤0.01% |
33,625
-5,732
| -15% | -$125K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
MITL
1775
DELISTED
Mitel Networks Corporation
MITL
| $600K | ﹤0.01% |
92,897
-12,230
| -12% | -$98.7K |
2013 Q3
8 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Bank of Montreal held 4,426 positions worth $72.4B, down 15% from $85.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal withdrew a net $5.52B in Q3 2015, closing 296 positions and reducing 1,697 holdings. Its most notable exit was KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA), an estimated $260M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 28% of assets, up from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Energy.
Against the trend, Bank of Montreal opened a new position in PayPal worth $66.3M.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q3 2015 buy was PayPal: 2,136,404 shares worth $66.3M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to Pfizer in Q3 2015, an estimated $219M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Express Scripts Holding Company, cutting an estimated $532M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA) in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $260M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $72.4B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Bank of Montreal opened 378 new positions and closed 296 in Q3 2015.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value fell 15% quarter-over-quarter to $72.4B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 12 Nov 2015.