Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by BANK OF MONTREAL (and 12 other included managers) for the quarter ended September 30, 2015. The report discloses the institutional investment manager's holdings of U.S. equity securities.
Key Financial Metrics
As a 13F filing, this document reports portfolio holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the Bank of Montreal itself. Key metrics from this filing include:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $72,382,025,000 (72,382,025 thousands)
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 12,936
- Number of Included Managers: 12
The filing does not provide data on the Bank's revenue, profit margins, debt levels, or liquidity.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide comparative data for the prior period (June 30, 2015) or detail specific material changes in holdings volume or value. It serves as a snapshot of holdings at the end of the reporting period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This form is a regulatory disclosure of securities holdings and does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies regarding the Bank's future operations.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- The reported value of $72.38 billion represents the aggregate value of U.S. equity securities held by the Bank of Montreal and its 12 affiliated managers, not the Bank's total assets or market capitalization.
- The report covers 12,936 distinct entries, indicating a highly diversified portfolio across the included managers.
- Investors seeking the Bank's operational performance (earnings, dividends, debt) must refer to the Bank's 10-K or 10-Q filings, not this 13F report.