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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1926
Kemper
KMPR
$1.53B
| $926K | ﹤0.01% |
13,952
+15
| +0.1% | +$1.09K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1927
OGE Energy
OGE
$9.43B
| $923K | ﹤0.01% |
23,546
-51,760
| -69% | -$1.99M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
HIFR
1928
DELISTED
InfraREIT, Inc.
HIFR
| $918K | ﹤0.01% |
43,689
+218
| +0.5% | +$4.64K |
2016 Q1
11 quarters
|
|
|
DVAX
1929
PUT
DELISTED
Dynavax Technologies
DVAX
| $915K | ﹤0.01% |
+100,000
| New | +$1.11M |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
1930
CALL
SLB Ltd
SLB
$72.2B
| $913K | ﹤0.01% |
+25,300
| New | +$1.25M |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
1931
First Industrial Realty Trust
FR
$7.8B
| $907K | ﹤0.01% |
31,419
-9,074
| -22% | -$281K |
2014 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
DHC
1932
Diversified Healthcare Trust
DHC
$1.87B
| $902K | ﹤0.01% |
76,984
-10,001
| -11% | -$148K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1933
Graham Holdings Company
GHC
$4.88B
| $902K | ﹤0.01% |
1,410
+170
| +14% | +$105K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
NSA
1934
DELISTED
National Storage Affiliates Trust
NSA
| $898K | ﹤0.01% |
33,922
+371
| +1% | +$9.94K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
1935
CALL
Amgen
AMGN
$220B
| $895K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,600
| New | +$897K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
TGP
1936
DELISTED
Teekay LNG Partners L.P.
TGP
| $892K | ﹤0.01% |
81,010
+74,985
| +1,245% | +$1.06M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CBD
1937
DELISTED
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao
CBD
| $887K | ﹤0.01% |
42,719
-121,402
| -74% | -$2.59M |
2018 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
1938
CALL
Digital Realty Trust
DLR
$65.5B
| $884K | ﹤0.01% |
+8,300
| New | +$917K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
1939
iShares US Consumer Discretionary ETF
IYC
$1.17B
| $881K | ﹤0.01% |
19,472
-154,916
| -89% | -$7.53M |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1940
iShares US Basic Materials ETF
IYM
$1.11B
| $879K | ﹤0.01% |
10,468
+112
| +1% | +$10K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1941
State Street SPDR ICE Preferred Securities ETF
PSK
$643M
| $878K | ﹤0.01% |
22,206
-263
| -1% | -$10.7K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1942
Shake Shack
SHAK
$2.37B
| $877K | ﹤0.01% |
19,295
+492
| +3% | +$25.4K |
2015 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
|
XXII
1943
22nd Century Group
XXII
$605K
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
1944
SFL Corp
SFL
$1.87B
| $876K | ﹤0.01% |
83,212
+75,478
| +976% | +$945K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
1945
CALL
Ventas
VTR
$42.9B
| $873K | ﹤0.01% |
+14,900
| New | +$878K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
1946
MSC Industrial Direct
MSM
$7.18B
| $872K | ﹤0.01% |
11,335
+732
| +7% | +$60.7K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
XXII
1947
PUT
22nd Century Group
XXII
$605K
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
1948
DigitalBridge
DBRG
| $868K | ﹤0.01% |
46,370
+6,140
| +15% | +$140K |
2014 Q3
17 quarters
|
|
1949
Prudential
PUK
$30.4B
| $866K | ﹤0.01% |
25,235
-6,758
| -21% | -$258K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CHU
1950
DELISTED
China Unicom (HONG KONG) Limited
CHU
| $865K | ﹤0.01% |
81,182
-2,215
| -3% | -$24.6K |
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.