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, 2017. The report discloses the institutional investment manager's holdings of U.S. equity securities as required by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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. The filing text does not provide data on the bank's margins, debt, or liquidity.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Value of Reported Holdings | $109,187,149,000 (approx. $109.2 billion) |
| Total Number of Holdings Entries | 14,034 |
| Number of Included Managers | 12 |
Material Changes
The filing text provided is a summary cover page and does not contain the detailed schedule of transactions or comparative data required to identify material changes in holdings versus the prior comparable period.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing type does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, or risk factors regarding the Bank of Montreal's business operations. It strictly lists securities held.
Important Facts for Investors to Verify
- The reported value of $109.2 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 includes holdings from subsidiaries such as BMO Harris Bank N.A., BMO Asset Management Corp., and BMO Nesbitt Burns Inc.
- The filing was signed by Barbara Muir, SVP DGC & Corp Aff & Corp Sec, on September 30, 2017.
- Investors seeking the bank's operating results (revenue, earnings) must refer to the bank's Form 10-K or 10-Q filings, not this 13F report.