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 |
TC Energy
TRP
|
+$498M |
| 2 |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
|
+$213M |
| 3 |
Amazon
AMZN
|
+$139M |
| 4 |
Suncor Energy
SU
|
+$122M |
| 5 |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
VOO
|
+$120M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
|
+$1.46B |
| 2 |
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
|
+$764M |
| 3 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$764M |
| 4 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$546M |
| 5 |
Energy Transfer Partners
ET
|
+$353M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 23.65% |
| 2 | Technology | 12.03% |
| 3 | Miscellaneous | 11.59% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 8.72% |
| 5 | Industrials | 8.31% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2251
DigitalBridge
DBRG
| $245K | ﹤0.01% |
39,131
+5,977
| +18% | +$94.9K |
2014 Q3
22 quarters
|
|
|
NXH
2252
Neighborhood Intelligence Inc
NXH
$261M
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
63,561
-124,023
| -66% | -$674K |
2014 Q1
24 quarters
|
|
2253
PUT
Caesars Entertainment
CZR
$6.04B
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
22,800
-39,000
| -63% | -$1.82M |
2019 Q2
3 quarters
|
|
|
APHA
2254
PUT
DELISTED
Aphria Inc. Common Shares
APHA
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
84,200
-355,600
| -81% | -$1.42M |
2019 Q1
4 quarters
|
|
2255
Radian Group
RDN
$4.23B
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
21,075
-9,873
| -32% | -$216K |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
2256
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
STIP
$16.4B
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
| – | – |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
|
BLUE
2257
DELISTED
bluebird bio
BLUE
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
436
-673
| -61% | -$656K |
2016 Q3
14 quarters
|
|
2258
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
EPI
$1.83B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
15,459
| – | – |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
2259
Iovance Biotherapeutics
IOVA
$6.41B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
8,313
-7,319
| -47% | -$194K |
2015 Q4
17 quarters
|
|
2260
Mine Safety
MSA
$7.03B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
2,581
-7,865
| -75% | -$990K |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
2261
CALL
Nike
NKE
$49.2B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
3,000
-15,100
| -83% | -$1.4M |
2019 Q3
2 quarters
|
|
2262
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund
PDI
$6.91B
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
11,396
+2,841
| +33% | +$85.1K |
2015 Q1
20 quarters
|
|
2263
iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF
SUSA
$4.08B
| $237K | ﹤0.01% |
4,406
-60
| -1% | -$3.85K |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
2264
CALL
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$7.63B
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
+20,400
| New | +$525K |
2020 Q1
0 quarters
|
|
2265
PUT
Virgin Galactic
SPCE
$456M
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
+905
| New | +$344K |
2020 Q1
0 quarters
|
|
2266
Ardelyx
ARDX
$849M
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
40,559
-6,952
| -15% | -$47.3K |
2017 Q2
11 quarters
|
|
|
NXH
2267
PUT
Neighborhood Intelligence Inc
NXH
$261M
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
61,105
-118,713
| -66% | -$645K |
2019 Q4
1 quarter
|
|
|
BBBY
2268
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
65,756
-291,270
| -82% | -$3.39M |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
|
XEC
2269
DELISTED
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
14,364
-179,884
| -93% | -$6.46M |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
|
BFYT
2270
DELISTED
Benefytt Technologies, Inc. Class A Common Stock
BFYT
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
12,100
-78,980
| -87% | -$1.88M |
2019 Q2
3 quarters
|
|
|
FARO
2271
DELISTED
Faro Technologies
FARO
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
5,418
-1,672
| -24% | -$86.7K |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
2272
Ingevity
NGVT
$2.52B
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
6,392
-15,875
| -71% | -$927K |
2016 Q2
15 quarters
|
|
2273
CNA Financial
CNA
$12.5B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
8,338
-3,088
| -27% | -$131K |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
2274
United States Oil Fund
USO
$1.96B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
5,635
-62,294
| -92% | -$4.8M |
2013 Q3
26 quarters
|
|
2275
Carter's
CRI
$1.15B
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
3,411
-13,660
| -80% | -$1.31M |
2013 Q2
27 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q1 2020 Portfolio in Review
As of Q1 2020, Bank of Montreal held 5,146 positions worth $87.3B, down 34% from $133B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 22% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal withdrew a net $15.3B in Q1 2020, closing 1,006 positions and reducing 2,593 holdings. Its most notable exit was Wellcare Health Plans, Inc., an estimated $110M 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 Technology and Miscellaneous.
Against the trend, Bank of Montreal opened a new position in Skillsoft worth $37.5M.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q1 2020 buy was Skillsoft: 188,675 shares worth $37.5M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to TC Energy in Q1 2020, an estimated $498M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q1 2020 reduction was State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, cutting an estimated $1.46B.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. in Q1 2020, selling an estimated $110M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 22% of its $87.3B portfolio in Q1 2020.
- Bank of Montreal opened 266 new positions and closed 1,006 in Q1 2020.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value fell 34% quarter-over-quarter to $87.3B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q1 2020, filed 13 May 2020.