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 |
Pfizer
PFE
|
+$219M |
| 2 |
Canadian National Railway
CNI
|
+$202M |
| 3 |
Mondelez International
MDLZ
|
+$154M |
| 4 |
ETP
Energy Transfer Partners L.p.
ETP
|
+$152M |
| 5 |
Boeing
BA
|
+$112M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
ESRX
Express Scripts Holding Company
ESRX
|
+$532M |
| 2 |
Apple
AAPL
|
+$513M |
| 3 |
KRFT
KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA)
KRFT
|
+$260M |
| 4 |
Medtronic
MDT
|
+$240M |
| 5 |
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
|
+$238M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 28.03% |
| 2 | Miscellaneous | 11.24% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.75% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 9.48% |
| 5 | Technology | 7.94% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | Held Since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
PHX
2451
DELISTED
PHX Minerals
PHX
| $136K | ﹤0.01% |
8,436
+2,194
| +35% | +$38.9K |
2015 Q1
2 quarters
|
|
|
LBAI
2452
DELISTED
Lakeland Bancorp Inc
LBAI
| $136K | ﹤0.01% |
12,203
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
SCMP
2453
DELISTED
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
SCMP
| $136K | ﹤0.01% |
6,827
-2,433
| -26% | -$55.8K |
2013 Q3
8 quarters
|
|
|
CIM
2454
Chimera Investment
CIM
$784M
| $135K | ﹤0.01% |
3,365
-83,174
| -96% | -$3.5M |
2013 Q4
7 quarters
|
|
2455
BlackRock MuniAssets Fund
MUA
$638M
| $135K | ﹤0.01% |
10,000
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2456
Primerica
PRI
$8.46B
| $135K | ﹤0.01% |
3,000
+1,740
| +138% | +$76.2K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2457
Quad
QUAD
$478M
| $135K | ﹤0.01% |
11,173
-40,629
| -78% | -$617K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2458
1-800-Flowers.com
FLWS
$164M
| $134K | ﹤0.01% |
14,799
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2459
Mercury Insurance
MCY
$5.55B
| $134K | ﹤0.01% |
2,660
-130
| -5% | -$6.97K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2460
Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF
VDC
$7.46B
| $134K | ﹤0.01% |
1,105
+263
| +31% | +$33.4K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
CLVS
2461
DELISTED
Clovis Oncology, Inc.
CLVS
| $134K | ﹤0.01% |
+1,455
| New | +$126K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
2462
Banc of California
BANC
$2.77B
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
10,846
-3,964
| -27% | -$50.7K |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
2463
Cracker Barrel
CBRL
$1.16B
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
905
+236
| +35% | +$35.3K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2464
PUT
Methanex
MEOH
$4.53B
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
+4,000
| New | +$171K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
2465
Natural Gas Services Group
NGS
$422M
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
6,899
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
BMR
2466
DELISTED
BIOMED REALTY TRUST INC
BMR
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
6,672
-14,098
| -68% | -$282K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
LXK
2467
DELISTED
Lexmark Intl Inc
LXK
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
4,604
-78,139
| -94% | -$2.64M |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
DO
2468
DELISTED
Diamond Offshore Drilling
DO
| $133K | ﹤0.01% |
7,681
-1,415
| -16% | -$31.6K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2469
El Paso Energy Capital Trust I
EP.PRC
$220M
| – | – |
0
| – | – |
2015 Q2
1 quarter
|
|
2470
PUT
Harley-Davidson
HOG
$2.58B
| $132K | ﹤0.01% |
+2,400
| New | +$135K |
2015 Q3
0 quarters
|
|
2471
iShares Morningstar Value ETF
ILCV
$1.32B
| $132K | ﹤0.01% |
3,428
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2472
Safety Insurance
SAFT
$1.52B
| $132K | ﹤0.01% |
2,437
-1,236
| -34% | -$68.9K |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
|
ICPT
2473
DELISTED
Intercept Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
ICPT
| $132K | ﹤0.01% |
794
-2,972
| -79% | -$654K |
2014 Q1
6 quarters
|
|
2474
iShares MSCI Philippines ETF
EPHE
$129M
| $131K | ﹤0.01% |
3,800
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
2475
Powell Industries
POWL
$6.94B
| $131K | ﹤0.01% |
12,999
| – | – |
2013 Q2
9 quarters
|
|
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Bank of Montreal's Q3 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q3 2015, Bank of Montreal held 4,426 positions worth $72.4B, down 15% from $85.4B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 23% of the portfolio.
Bank of Montreal withdrew a net $5.52B in Q3 2015, closing 296 positions and reducing 1,697 holdings. Its most notable exit was KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA), an estimated $260M position sold in full.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 28% of assets, up from 27% a quarter earlier, followed by Miscellaneous and Energy.
Against the trend, Bank of Montreal opened a new position in PayPal worth $66.3M.
- Bank of Montreal's largest Q3 2015 buy was PayPal: 2,136,404 shares worth $66.3M.
- Bank of Montreal added most to Pfizer in Q3 2015, an estimated $219M increase.
- Bank of Montreal's biggest Q3 2015 reduction was Express Scripts Holding Company, cutting an estimated $532M.
- Bank of Montreal fully exited KRAFT FOODS GROUP INC COM STK (VA) in Q3 2015, selling an estimated $260M.
- Bank of Montreal's ten largest holdings make up 23% of its $72.4B portfolio in Q3 2015.
- Bank of Montreal opened 378 new positions and closed 296 in Q3 2015.
- Bank of Montreal's portfolio value fell 15% quarter-over-quarter to $72.4B.
Based on Bank of Montreal's 13F filing for Q3 2015, filed 12 Nov 2015.