SEC Filing Summary: Form 13F-HR
Business Context and Reporting Period
This filing is a Form 13F-HR submitted by BANK OF MONTREAL (and its included managers) for the calendar quarter ended December 31, 2023. The report was signed on February 8, 2024, by Eric Moss, SVP, DGC, Chief Compliance Officer. It covers the aggregate holdings of the reporting manager and 8 other included institutional investment managers.
Key Financial Metrics
As a Form 13F filing, this document reports equity holdings rather than the operating financial performance (revenue, profit, cash flow) of the Bank of Montreal itself. The key metrics provided relate to the investment portfolio:
- Total Value of Reported Holdings: $329,740,691,088
- Total Number of Holdings Entries: 11,901
- Number of Included Managers: 8
The filing does not provide data on the Bank of Montreal's revenue, profit margins, debt levels, or liquidity positions.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide a comparative table or narrative detailing material changes in holdings versus the prior comparable period (September 30, 2023). It only presents the aggregate snapshot for the current quarter.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, future guidance, or risk factors regarding the Bank of Montreal's operations. It strictly discloses the securities held by the institution's investment managers. The filing includes a standard disclaimer that the SEC has not reviewed the information for accuracy or completeness.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total portfolio value of approximately $329.7 billion against the previous quarter's 13F filing to assess net buying or selling activity.
- Confirm the list of 8 included managers (e.g., BMO Asset Management Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp.) to ensure all relevant sub-entities are accounted for.
- Note that this document does not reflect the Bank's own financial health; refer to the Bank's 10-K or 10-Q filings for operational metrics.
- Check the specific "Information Table" (not included in this summary text) for details on individual stock positions and voting authority.