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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2401
Gabelli Equity Trust
GAB
$1.79B
| $385K | ﹤0.01% |
63,675
-307
| -0.5% | -$1.87K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
BCS.PRD.CL
2402
DELISTED
Barclays Bank Plc
BCS.PRD.CL
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2403
Saia
SAIA
$9.16B
| $384K | ﹤0.01% |
5,436
-1,152
| -17% | -$73.9K |
2014 Q1
15 quarters
|
|
2404
Group 1 Automotive
GPI
$3.06B
| $383K | ﹤0.01% |
5,395
-41
| -0.8% | -$3.12K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
CRZO
2405
CALL
DELISTED
Carrizo Oil & Gas Inc
CRZO
| $383K | ﹤0.01% |
18,000
-8,500
| -32% | -$157K |
2016 Q4
4 quarters
|
|
2406
Armstrong World Industries
AWI
$6.88B
| $382K | ﹤0.01% |
6,319
+3,565
| +129% | +$196K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
THW
2407
abrdn World Healthcare Fund
THW
$509M
| $382K | ﹤0.01% |
28,066
-323
| -1% | -$4.46K |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
|
GHL
2408
DELISTED
Greenhill & Co., Inc.
GHL
| $382K | ﹤0.01% |
19,574
-25,000
| -56% | -$465K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2409
iShares US Utilities ETF
IDU
$1.33B
| $381K | ﹤0.01% |
5,724
+3,376
| +144% | +$232K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2410
Nokia
NOK
$58.1B
| $379K | ﹤0.01% |
81,297
-811,668
| -91% | -$4.18M |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
WPG
2411
DELISTED
Washington Prime Group Inc.
WPG
| $379K | ﹤0.01% |
5,911
-323
| -5% | -$21.9K |
2014 Q2
14 quarters
|
|
|
UNIT
2412
Uniti Group
UNIT
$1.93B
| $378K | ﹤0.01% |
21,306
+3,608
| +20% | +$59.5K |
2015 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
BEST
2413
DELISTED
BEST Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares
BEST
| $377K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,100
| New | +$443K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
BEST
2414
PUT
DELISTED
BEST Inc. American Depositary Shares, each representing twenty (20) Class A Ordinary Shares
BEST
| $377K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,100
| New | +$443K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
2415
Rexford Industrial Realty
REXR
$8.03B
| $376K | ﹤0.01% |
12,900
| – | – |
2015 Q3
9 quarters
|
|
|
ATRI
2416
DELISTED
Atrion Corp
ATRI
| $376K | ﹤0.01% |
597
+122
| +26% | +$79.8K |
2013 Q3
17 quarters
|
|
|
CET
2417
Central Securities Corp
CET
$1.64B
| $375K | ﹤0.01% |
13,684
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
2418
Vanguard International Dividend Appreciation ETF
VIGI
$8.77B
| $374K | ﹤0.01% |
+5,645
| New | +$367K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
2419
PetMed Express
PETS
$29.7M
| $371K | ﹤0.01% |
8,147
-149,593
| -95% | -$5.89M |
2015 Q2
10 quarters
|
|
|
SONC
2420
PUT
DELISTED
Sonic Corp
SONC
| $371K | ﹤0.01% |
+13,500
| New | +$348K |
2017 Q4
0 quarters
|
|
|
RESI
2421
DELISTED
Front Yard Residential Corporation Common Stock
RESI
| $371K | ﹤0.01% |
31,317
+17,830
| +132% | +$197K |
2015 Q4
8 quarters
|
|
2422
H.B. Fuller
FUL
$2.7B
| $370K | ﹤0.01% |
6,872
+36
| +0.5% | +$2K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
JHG
2423
DELISTED
Janus Henderson
JHG
| $370K | ﹤0.01% |
9,685
-14,764
| -60% | -$532K |
2017 Q2
2 quarters
|
|
2424
UMB Financial
UMBF
$9.86B
| $368K | ﹤0.01% |
5,110
+1,324
| +35% | +$97.3K |
2013 Q2
18 quarters
|
|
|
AXE
2425
DELISTED
Anixter International Inc
AXE
| $368K | ﹤0.01% |
4,843
| – | – |
2013 Q2
18 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.