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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
SHYF
2076
DELISTED
The Shyft Group
SHYF
| $623K | ﹤0.01% |
86,116
-13,268
| -13% | -$123K |
2017 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
2077
The GEO Group
GEO
$4.05B
| $622K | ﹤0.01% |
31,581
+21,203
| +204% | +$481K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
ILPT
2078
PUT
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust
ILPT
$465M
| $622K | ﹤0.01% |
+31,600
| New | +$675K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
FMBI
2079
DELISTED
First Midwest Bancorp Inc/IL
FMBI
| $620K | ﹤0.01% |
31,331
+812
| +3% | +$18.6K |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
|
RDC
2080
DELISTED
Rowan Companies Plc
RDC
| $619K | ﹤0.01% |
73,752
+1,864
| +3% | +$27.4K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
CUK
2081
DELISTED
Carnival PLC
CUK
| $618K | ﹤0.01% |
12,674
-31,046
| -71% | -$1.76M |
2017 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
2082
Integra LifeSciences
IART
$1.25B
| $616K | ﹤0.01% |
13,648
-872
| -6% | -$47.8K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
HIO
2083
Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund
HIO
$311M
| $613K | ﹤0.01% |
140,000
| – | – |
2016 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
|
AUD
2084
DELISTED
Audacy, Inc.
AUD
| $610K | ﹤0.01% |
106,778
+29,372
| +38% | +$195K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
2085
City Holding Co
CHCO
$1.99B
| $609K | ﹤0.01% |
9,017
+119
| +1% | +$8.74K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
2086
Hubbell
HUBB
$24.7B
| $609K | ﹤0.01% |
6,131
+542
| +10% | +$59.5K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
2087
Tootsie Roll Industries
TR
$2.84B
| $604K | ﹤0.01% |
22,902
+560
| +3% | +$14.3K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
ZEN
2088
DELISTED
ZENDESK INC
ZEN
| $604K | ﹤0.01% |
10,342
-1,528
| -13% | -$88K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
|
VVC
2089
DELISTED
Vectren Corporation
VVC
| $602K | ﹤0.01% |
8,361
-165
| -2% | -$11.8K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
2090
PUT
Tilray
TLRY
$528M
| $600K | ﹤0.01% |
+850
| New | +$932K |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
PYX
2091
DELISTED
Pyxus International, Inc.
PYX
| $600K | ﹤0.01% |
50,619
+50,561
| +87,174% | +$1.06M |
2018 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
2092
White Mountains Insurance
WTM
$4.8B
| $599K | ﹤0.01% |
699
-150
| -18% | -$134K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
PYX
2093
PUT
DELISTED
Pyxus International, Inc.
PYX
| $599K | ﹤0.01% |
+50,500
| New | +$1.06M |
2018 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
2094
Texas Pacific Land
TPL
$23.2B
| $598K | ﹤0.01% |
9,927
-1,962
| -17% | -$141K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
2095
ALPS REIT Dividend Dogs ETF
RDOG
$10.3M
| $596K | ﹤0.01% |
14,507
| – | – |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
SAGE
2096
DELISTED
Sage Therapeutics
SAGE
| $596K | ﹤0.01% |
6,213
+66
| +1% | +$7.55K |
2015 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
2097
PUT
Baytex Energy
BTE
$3.19B
| $591K | ﹤0.01% |
335,500
-423,300
| -56% | -$865K |
2018 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
2098
Aurinia Pharmaceuticals
AUPH
$2.12B
| $589K | ﹤0.01% |
86,408
-2,587
| -3% | -$14.9K |
2015 Q4
12 quarters
|
|
|
HDV
2099
iShares Core High Dividend ETF
HDV
$14.6B
| $588K | ﹤0.01% |
34,835
-1,450
| -4% | -$25.8K |
2013 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
NWLI
2100
DELISTED
National Western Life Group, Inc. Class A
NWLI
| $587K | ﹤0.01% |
1,951
+18
| +0.9% | +$5.27K |
2015 Q4
12 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.