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 | Healthcare | 8.72% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.31% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 8.04% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2251
DigitalBridge
DBRG
$2.94B
| $245K | ﹤0.01% |
39,131
+5,977
| +18% | +$94.9K |
|
|
BBBY
2252
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$415M
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
63,561
-124,023
| -66% | -$674K |
|
2253
PUT
Caesars Entertainment
CZR
$6.06B
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
22,800
-39,000
| -63% | -$1.82M |
|
|
APHA
2254
PUT
DELISTED
Aphria Inc. Common Shares
APHA
| $243K | ﹤0.01% |
84,200
-355,600
| -81% | -$1.42M |
|
2255
Radian Group
RDN
$4.98B
| $242K | ﹤0.01% |
21,075
-9,873
| -32% | -$216K |
|
2256
iShares 0-5 Year TIPS Bond ETF
STIP
$15.9B
| $241K | ﹤0.01% |
2,400
| – | – |
|
|
BLUE
2257
DELISTED
bluebird bio
BLUE
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
436
-673
| -61% | -$656K |
|
2258
WisdomTree India Earnings Fund ETF
EPI
$2.03B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
15,459
| – | – |
|
2259
Iovance Biotherapeutics
IOVA
$3.16B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
8,313
-7,319
| -47% | -$194K |
|
2260
Mine Safety
MSA
$7.3B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
2,581
-7,865
| -75% | -$990K |
|
2261
CALL
Nike
NKE
$60.4B
| $240K | ﹤0.01% |
3,000
-15,100
| -83% | -$1.4M |
|
2262
PIMCO Dynamic Income Fund
PDI
$7.27B
| $239K | ﹤0.01% |
11,396
+2,841
| +33% | +$85.1K |
|
2263
iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF
SUSA
$4.19B
| $237K | ﹤0.01% |
4,406
-60
| -1% | -$3.85K |
|
2264
CALL
MGM Resorts International
MGM
$11.1B
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
+20,400
| New | +$525K |
|
2265
PUT
Virgin Galactic
SPCE
$503M
| $235K | ﹤0.01% |
+905
| New | +$344K |
|
2266
Ardelyx
ARDX
$1.05B
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
40,559
-6,952
| -15% | -$47.3K |
|
|
BBBY
2267
PUT
Bed Bath & Beyond
BBBY
$415M
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
61,105
-118,713
| -66% | -$645K |
|
|
BBBY
2268
DELISTED
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc
BBBY
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
65,756
-291,270
| -82% | -$3.39M |
|
|
XEC
2269
DELISTED
CIMAREX ENERGY CO
XEC
| $234K | ﹤0.01% |
14,364
-179,884
| -93% | -$6.46M |
|
|
BFYT
2270
DELISTED
Benefytt Technologies, Inc. Class A Common Stock
BFYT
| $233K | ﹤0.01% |
12,100
-78,980
| -87% | -$1.88M |
|
|
FARO
2271
DELISTED
Faro Technologies
FARO
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
5,418
-1,672
| -24% | -$86.7K |
|
2272
Ingevity
NGVT
$2.64B
| $232K | ﹤0.01% |
6,392
-15,875
| -71% | -$927K |
|
2273
CNA Financial
CNA
$13.8B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
8,338
-3,088
| -27% | -$131K |
|
2274
United States Oil Fund
USO
$1.79B
| $231K | ﹤0.01% |
5,635
-62,294
| -92% | -$4.8M |
|
2275
Carter's
CRI
$1.42B
| $229K | ﹤0.01% |
3,411
-13,660
| -80% | -$1.31M |
|
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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 $14.8B 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 Healthcare.
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.