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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
IEMG
$161B
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
8,623
-1,003
| -10% | -$43K |
2014 Q1
6 quarters
|
|
|
JOYY
2027
JOYY Inc
JOYY
$3.93B
| $344K | ﹤0.01% |
6,297
+572
| +10% | +$33K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2028
The GEO Group
GEO
$4.05B
| $343K | ﹤0.01% |
17,321
-51,186
| -75% | -$1.13M |
2014 Q3
4 quarters
|
|
|
CET
2029
Central Securities Corp
CET
$1.64B
| $342K | ﹤0.01% |
17,314
-2,850
| -14% | -$58.2K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2030
Citi Trends
CTRN
$412M
| $342K | ﹤0.01% |
14,622
-3,344
| -19% | -$82.4K |
2015 Q1
2 quarters
|
|
2031
Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-US ETF
PXF
$2.91B
| $341K | ﹤0.01% |
9,549
+4,906
| +106% | +$191K |
2013 Q3
8 quarters
|
|
|
TSL
2032
DELISTED
Trina Solar Limited
TSL
| $340K | ﹤0.01% |
37,874
+14,965
| +65% | +$141K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2033
Regis Corp
RGS
$73.6M
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
1,294
-342
| -21% | -$93.7K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2034
Schwab U.S Small- Cap ETF
SCHA
$21.8B
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
26,688
+3,560
| +15% | +$49K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2035
iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF
TLH
$10.4B
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
2,470
| – | – |
2013 Q4
7 quarters
|
|
2036
Expro Ltd
XPRO
$1.77B
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
3,684
-25,100
| -87% | -$2.45M |
2014 Q4
3 quarters
|
|
|
WX
2037
DELISTED
WUXI PHARMATECH, CAYMAN INC REPSTG 8 ORD SHS
WX
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
7,864
-4,109
| -34% | -$173K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
VIA
2038
DELISTED
Viacom Inc. Class A
VIA
| $339K | ﹤0.01% |
7,653
+7,401
| +2,937% | +$373K |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
2039
Northern Trust Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources ETF
GUNR
$6.83B
| $338K | ﹤0.01% |
14,389
+6,395
| +80% | +$169K |
2014 Q2
5 quarters
|
|
2040
The Greenbrier Companies
GBX
$1.24B
| $337K | ﹤0.01% |
10,468
-4,471
| -30% | -$188K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2041
Waterstone Financial
WSBF
$353M
| $337K | ﹤0.01% |
+25,000
| New | +$327K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
|
HW
2042
DELISTED
Headwaters Inc
HW
| $336K | ﹤0.01% |
17,906
-3,887
| -18% | -$76.1K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
ITG
2043
DELISTED
Investment Technology Group Inc
ITG
| $335K | ﹤0.01% |
25,082
-3,913
| -13% | -$72.5K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2044
McEwen Inc
MUX
$1.08B
| $334K | ﹤0.01% |
38,156
-1,119
| -3% | -$9.26K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
EBSB
2045
DELISTED
Meridian Bancorp, Inc.
EBSB
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
24,347
+1,488
| +7% | +$19.4K |
2014 Q4
3 quarters
|
|
|
NIO
2046
DELISTED
NUVEEN MUNICIPAL OPPORTUNITY FUND INC
NIO
| $333K | ﹤0.01% |
23,646
-1,470
| -6% | -$20.4K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2047
Chemed
CHE
$6.57B
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
2,485
+20
| +0.8% | +$2.8K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2048
Cousins Properties
CUZ
$4.55B
| $332K | ﹤0.01% |
12,728
-11,006
| -46% | -$304K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
PACW
2049
DELISTED
PacWest Bancorp
PACW
| $328K | ﹤0.01% |
7,663
+967
| +14% | +$43.3K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2050
CALL
Exelon
EXC
$41.7B
| $327K | ﹤0.01% |
15,422
| – | – |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
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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.