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
|
+$1.51B |
| 2 |
Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ
|
+$411M |
| 3 |
Microsoft
MSFT
|
+$300M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$284M |
| 5 |
Visa
V
|
+$253M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Apollo Global Management
APO
|
+$254M |
| 2 |
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF
EMB
|
+$178M |
| 3 |
Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIG
|
+$177M |
| 4 |
Blackstone
BX
|
+$139M |
| 5 |
Exelon
EXC
|
+$126M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 25.38% |
| 2 | Technology | 11.34% |
| 3 | Miscellaneous | 10.58% |
| 4 | Energy | 8.74% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.14% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2176
e.l.f. Beauty
ELF
$6.06B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
72,036
+61,360
| +575% | +$1.02M |
2017 Q1
11 quarters
|
|
2177
ICF International
ICFI
$1.49B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
12,668
+10,929
| +628% | +$940K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
2178
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth ETF
EFG
$15.5B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
13,408
-1,826
| -12% | -$152K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
2179
Elbit Systems
ESLT
$32.9B
| $1.16M | ﹤0.01% |
7,448
+223
| +3% | +$36.3K |
2014 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
2180
Churchill Downs
CHDN
$5.25B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
16,806
+8,164
| +94% | +$532K |
2015 Q3
17 quarters
|
|
|
CBD
2181
DELISTED
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuicao
CBD
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
52,772
+15,735
| +42% | +$315K |
2018 Q3
5 quarters
|
|
2182
CrowdStrike
CRWD
$276B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
92,324
+87,564
| +1,840% | +$1.15M |
2019 Q3
1 quarter
|
|
2183
Heritage Financial
HFWA
$1.15B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
40,619
+34,925
| +613% | +$964K |
2015 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2184
State Street SPDR S&P Biotech ETF
XBI
$10.5B
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
12,061
-6,760
| -36% | -$585K |
2014 Q2
22 quarters
|
|
|
FOCS
2185
DELISTED
Focus Financial Partners Inc. Class A
FOCS
| $1.15M | ﹤0.01% |
38,847
+1,006
| +3% | +$25.7K |
2019 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
2186
Brink's
BCO
$4.21B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
12,615
+5,642
| +81% | +$498K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
|
SCHV
2187
Schwab US Large-Cap Value ETF
SCHV
$15.2B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
56,970
+507
| +0.9% | +$9.82K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
|
EMBJ
2188
Embraer S.A. ADS
EMBJ
$13.1B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
58,502
-26,764
| -31% | -$471K |
2019 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
2189
Clarus
CLAR
$129M
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
84,326
+82,261
| +3,984% | +$1.01M |
2018 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
2190
Hawkins
HWKN
$2.75B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
49,722
+41,412
| +498% | +$876K |
2016 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
2191
Neogen
NEOG
$2.7B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
34,904
+2,674
| +8% | +$87.9K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
|
EVA
2192
DELISTED
Enviva Inc.
EVA
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
30,500
+30,000
| +6,000% | +$1.02M |
2019 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
2193
Howard Hughes
HHH
$4.27B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
9,399
-5,672
| -38% | -$629K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
2194
Ziff Davis
ZD
$1.89B
| $1.14M | ﹤0.01% |
13,932
-12,296
| -47% | -$1.02M |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
2195
Fulton Financial
FULT
$4.34B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
64,891
+36,632
| +130% | +$622K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
2196
Distribution Solutions Group
DSGR
$1.62B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
43,358
+41,876
| +2,826% | +$990K |
2014 Q1
23 quarters
|
|
2197
Watsco Inc
WSO
$12.3B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
6,269
+2,990
| +91% | +$526K |
2013 Q2
26 quarters
|
|
2198
CALL
Welltower
WELL
$164B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
13,800
+2,200
| +19% | +$188K |
2019 Q1
3 quarters
|
|
2199
LivaNova
LIVN
$4.2B
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
14,954
+5,810
| +64% | +$441K |
2015 Q4
16 quarters
|
|
2200
Chegg
CHGG
$82.4M
| $1.13M | ﹤0.01% |
29,727
+4,758
| +19% | +$166K |
2018 Q2
6 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q4 2019 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2019, Bank of Montreal held 5,174 positions worth $133B, up 15% from $116B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 20% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal deployed $8.58B of net new capital in Q4 2019, opening 425 new positions and adding to 2,835 existing holdings. Its largest new stake was Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF: 1,035,443 shares worth $86.2M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 25% of assets, down from 28% a quarter earlier, followed by Technology and Miscellaneous.
On the sell side, the largest reduction was Apollo Global Management, an estimated $254M trimmed.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q4 2019 buy was Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF: 1,035,443 shares worth $86.2M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust in Q4 2019, an estimated $1.51B increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q4 2019 reduction was Apollo Global Management, cutting an estimated $254M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited Buckeye Partners, L.P. in Q4 2019, selling an estimated $125M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 20% of its $133B portfolio in Q4 2019.
- Bank of Montreal opened 425 new positions and closed 298 in Q4 2019.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value rose 15% quarter-over-quarter to $133B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q4 2019, filed 10 Feb 2020.