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 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$475M |
| 2 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$315M |
| 3 |
AABA
Altaba Inc
AABA
|
+$298M |
| 4 |
SPDR Gold Trust
GLD
|
+$237M |
| 5 |
Eli Lilly
LLY
|
+$182M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF
LQD
|
+$384M |
| 2 |
Merck
MRK
|
+$284M |
| 3 |
Enterprise Products Partners
EPD
|
+$266M |
| 4 |
CTXS
Citrix Systems Inc
CTXS
|
+$261M |
| 5 |
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
|
+$226M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 26.66% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 10.37% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.81% |
| 4 | Technology | 9.71% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.35% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2101
Sprott Physical Silver Trust
PSLV
$12.4B
| $729K | ﹤0.01% |
114,970
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
BBG
2102
DELISTED
Bill Barrett Corp
BBG
| $727K | ﹤0.01% |
141,599
+138,820
| +4,995% | +$710K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
CHW
2103
Calamos Global Dynamic Income Fund
CHW
$510M
| $726K | ﹤0.01% |
80,000
+10,000
| +14% | +$90.9K |
2016 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
2104
NGL Energy Partners
NGL
$1.95B
| $726K | ﹤0.01% |
51,647
-454,153
| -90% | -$5.61M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2105
CALL
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$98.5B
| $725K | ﹤0.01% |
+41,453
| New | +$696K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
2106
Sturm, Ruger & Co
RGR
$698M
| $725K | ﹤0.01% |
12,996
+12,000
| +1,205% | +$626K |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
2107
Pool Corp
POOL
$5.84B
| $724K | ﹤0.01% |
5,582
-10,629
| -66% | -$1.29M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2108
Alkermes
ALKS
$6.8B
| $723K | ﹤0.01% |
13,194
+6,341
| +93% | +$324K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2109
Liberty Global Class A
LBTYA
$3.04B
| $723K | ﹤0.01% |
20,196
-14,079
| -41% | -$448K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
FMBI
2110
DELISTED
First Midwest Bancorp Inc/IL
FMBI
| $722K | ﹤0.01% |
30,085
-367
| -1% | -$8.71K |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
CONN
2111
DELISTED
Conn's Inc.
CONN
| $720K | ﹤0.01% |
20,246
| – | – |
2014 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
2112
Invesco Global ex-US High Yield Corporate Bond ETF
PGHY
$226M
| $719K | ﹤0.01% |
30,158
| – | – |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
2113
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
ACAD
$3.43B
| $717K | ﹤0.01% |
23,826
+23,499
| +7,186% | +$751K |
2015 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
2114
Allegiant Air
ALGT
$2.06B
| $716K | ﹤0.01% |
4,622
-2,743
| -37% | -$388K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2115
RLJ Lodging Trust
RLJ
$1.68B
| $716K | ﹤0.01% |
32,606
+27,027
| +484% | +$588K |
2014 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
2116
PUT
AGCO
AGCO
$7.83B
| $714K | ﹤0.01% |
+10,000
| New | +$714K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
ACTA
2117
DELISTED
Actua Corp
ACTA
| $714K | ﹤0.01% |
45,820
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
BGC
2118
DELISTED
General Cable Corporation
BGC
| $710K | ﹤0.01% |
23,999
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2119
PUT
Starbucks
SBUX
$108B
| $706K | ﹤0.01% |
+12,300
| New | +$696K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
2120
STMicroelectronics
STM
$47.7B
| $705K | ﹤0.01% |
32,267
| – | – |
2014 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
2121
Tootsie Roll Industries
TR
$2.84B
| $705K | ﹤0.01% |
25,251
-573
| -2% | -$16K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2122
PUT
SSR Mining
SSRM
$6.81B
| $703K | ﹤0.01% |
+80,000
| New | +$738K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
2123
Tower Semiconductor
TSEM
$27.3B
| $702K | ﹤0.01% |
20,599
+20,000
| +3,339% | +$663K |
2016 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
|
HOUS
2124
DELISTED
Anywhere Real Estate
HOUS
| $700K | ﹤0.01% |
26,452
-2,976
| -10% | -$86.3K |
2014 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
2125
CALL
Citigroup
C
$213B
| $699K | ﹤0.01% |
9,400
| – | – |
2014 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, Bank of Montreal held 4,524 positions worth $115B, up 5.4% from $109B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal's Q4 2017 filing shows 340 new, 1,586 increased, 1,488 reduced and 306 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Maxar Technologies Inc. Common Stock: 2,074,218 shares worth $133M. The largest sale was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, an estimated $384M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 27% of assets, down from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Energy.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q4 2017 buy was Maxar Technologies Inc. Common Stock: 2,074,218 shares worth $133M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2017, an estimated $475M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF, cutting an estimated $384M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited CR Bard Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $120M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $115B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- Bank of Montreal opened 340 new positions and closed 306 in Q4 2017.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 5.4% quarter-over-quarter to $115B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 16 Jan 2018.