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 | 26.57% |
| 2 | Technology | 9.64% |
| 3 | Energy | 9.62% |
| 4 | Industrials | 8.33% |
| 5 | Communication Services | 7.94% |
| Name | Market Value | Portfolio Weight | Shares or Principal |
Change in Stake | Capital Flow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1
Royal Bank of Canada
RY
$291B
| $4.76B | 4.14% |
58,352,121
-2,852,690
| -5% | -$226M |
|
2
Toronto Dominion Bank
TD
$198B
| $3.81B | 3.31% |
65,089,420
-3,694,931
| -5% | -$211M |
|
3
Scotiabank
BNS
$107B
| $3.03B | 2.63% |
46,894,480
-2,883,830
| -6% | -$187M |
|
4
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
CM
$108B
| $1.74B | 1.51% |
35,809,276
+677,180
| +2% | +$30.8M |
|
5
Apple
AAPL
$4.54T
| $1.69B | 1.47% |
39,991,652
-309,184
| -0.8% | -$12.9M |
|
6
BCE
BCE
$20.2B
| $1.67B | 1.45% |
34,730,196
-1,224,268
| -3% | -$58.3M |
|
7
Canadian National Railway
CNI
$76.9B
| $1.56B | 1.35% |
18,896,277
-2,557,406
| -12% | -$206M |
|
8
Enbridge
ENB
$119B
| $1.53B | 1.33% |
39,174,627
+266,576
| +0.7% | +$10.3M |
|
9
Alphabet (Google) Class C
GOOG
$4.36T
| $1.51B | 1.31% |
28,923,560
-466,060
| -2% | -$23.7M |
|
10
TC Energy
TRP
$70.2B
| $1.5B | 1.3% |
30,780,665
-775,808
| -2% | -$37.9M |
|
11
Manulife Financial
MFC
$73.9B
| $1.49B | 1.29% |
71,222,304
-5,727,415
| -7% | -$119M |
|
|
12
State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust
SPY
$790B
| $1.46B | 1.27% |
5,465,243
+1,828,193
| +50% | +$475M |
|
13
Microsoft
MSFT
$3.45T
| $1.4B | 1.22% |
16,360,711
+588,385
| +4% | +$48.3M |
|
14
Suncor Energy
SU
$79.4B
| $1.38B | 1.2% |
37,540,840
+968,427
| +3% | +$33.6M |
|
15
Brookfield
BN
$104B
| $1.37B | 1.19% |
88,164,586
-9,965,657
| -10% | -$151M |
|
16
Bank of Montreal
BMO
$126B
| $1.3B | 1.13% |
16,277,903
+269,754
| +2% | +$21M |
|
|
AABA
17
DELISTED
Altaba Inc
AABA
| $1.27B | 1.1% |
18,112,180
+4,275,014
| +31% | +$298M |
|
|
18
Alphabet (Google) Class A
GOOGL
$4.36T
| $1.25B | 1.09% |
23,767,560
+2,884,020
| +14% | +$149M |
|
19
Tesla
TSLA
$1.23T
| $1.05B | 0.91% |
50,614,755
+804,690
| +2% | +$17.5M |
|
20
Rogers Communications
RCI
$18.3B
| $961M | 0.83% |
18,860,448
-1,377,559
| -7% | -$71.8M |
|
21
Fortis
FTS
$29B
| $942M | 0.82% |
25,700,240
-793,377
| -3% | -$29.3M |
|
22
Johnson & Johnson
JNJ
$618B
| $939M | 0.82% |
6,723,999
+742,778
| +12% | +$103M |
|
23
Canadian Natural Resources
CNQ
$99.4B
| $885M | 0.77% |
50,567,224
-7,891,730
| -13% | -$133M |
|
24
JPMorgan Chase
JPM
$935B
| $851M | 0.74% |
7,960,000
+361,065
| +5% | +$36.6M |
|
25
Citigroup
C
$222B
| $803M | 0.7% |
10,791,462
+518,855
| +5% | +$38.4M |
|
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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 Technology 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.