About Bank of Montreal (BMO)
Bank of Montreal is a Banks - Diversified company operating in the Financial Services sector.
BMO trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange and is classified as a large-cap stock .
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- C$239.22
- Market Cap
- C$166.28B
- 52-Week High
- C$259.20
- 52-Week Low
- C$168.92
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Banks - Diversified
C$1,000 Invested in Bank of Montreal (BMO)
How much would C$1,000 invested in BMO be worth today?
What would C$1,000 invested in BMO 1 year ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Bank of Montreal (BMO) in 2025 would be worth C$1,416 as of November 2026, representing a +41.6% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BMO 3 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Bank of Montreal (BMO) in 2023 would be worth C$2,579 as of November 2026, representing a +157.9% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BMO 5 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Bank of Montreal (BMO) in 2021 would be worth C$2,198 as of November 2026, representing a +119.8% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BMO 10 years ago be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Bank of Montreal (BMO) in 2016 would be worth C$4,236 as of November 2026, representing a +323.6% total return.
What would C$1,000 invested in BMO at IPO be worth today?
A C$1,000 investment in Bank of Montreal (BMO) at IPO would be worth C$66,303 as of November 2026, representing a +6530.3% total return.
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Over the past 31+ years (381 months), Bank of Montreal (BMO) has averaged a monthly return of +1.28% with a median return of +1.23%. The stock had 237 positive months (62%) and 142 negative months (37%). The best month in BMO's history was April 2009 with a +21.9% return, while the worst was August 1998 at -24.7%. Historically, July tends to be the strongest month (averaging +2.9%), and August the weakest (-0.8%).
BMO's longest winning streak was 9 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 5 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2009 with a cumulative return of +71.6%, and the worst was 2008 at -47.0%.
Annual Returns
Over 31 years of trading history, Bank of Montreal (BMO) has delivered an average annual return of +16.39% with a median return of +12.19%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +13.62%. The stock posted gains in 23 years (74%) and losses in 8 years (26%).
BMO's best year was 2009 with a +90.94% gain, while the worst was 2008 at -41.27%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 2 years. BMO achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 18 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 3 years.
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +38.40% | C$172.84 | C$239.22 |
| 2025 | +33.33% | C$129.64 | C$172.84 |
| 2024 | +11.74% | C$116.02 | C$129.64 |
| 2023 | +12.19% | C$103.41 | C$116.02 |
| 2022 | -6.19% | C$110.24 | C$103.41 |
| 2021 | +45.89% | C$75.57 | C$110.24 |
| 2020 | +1.29% | C$74.61 | C$75.57 |
| 2019 | +17.51% | C$63.49 | C$74.61 |
| 2018 | -7.94% | C$68.96 | C$63.49 |
| 2017 | +7.99% | C$63.86 | C$68.96 |
| 2016 | +28.95% | C$49.52 | C$63.86 |
| 2015 | -0.88% | C$49.96 | C$49.52 |
| 2014 | +20.79% | C$41.36 | C$49.96 |
| 2013 | +21.63% | C$34.01 | C$41.36 |
| 2012 | +14.28% | C$29.76 | C$34.01 |
| 2011 | +1.82% | C$29.23 | C$29.76 |
| 2010 | +7.83% | C$27.11 | C$29.23 |
| 2009 | +90.94% | C$14.20 | C$27.11 |
| 2008 | -41.27% | C$24.17 | C$14.20 |
| 2007 | -14.97% | C$28.43 | C$24.17 |
| 2006 | +9.85% | C$25.88 | C$28.43 |
| 2005 | +16.21% | C$22.27 | C$25.88 |
| 2004 | +11.08% | C$20.05 | C$22.27 |
| 2003 | +32.34% | C$15.15 | C$20.05 |
| 2002 | +20.00% | C$12.62 | C$15.15 |
| 2001 | -5.86% | C$13.41 | C$12.62 |
| 2000 | +65.00% | C$8.13 | C$13.41 |
| 1999 | -17.50% | C$9.85 | C$8.13 |
| 1998 | -0.14% | C$9.86 | C$9.85 |
| 1997 | +48.63% | C$6.64 | C$9.86 |
| 1996 | +45.09% | C$4.57 | C$6.64 |
Frequently Asked Questions: BMO
What sector is BMO in? ▼
BMO operates in the Financial Services sector, specifically in the Banks - Diversified industry. This sector includes banks, insurance companies, asset managers, and fintech companies.
How has BMO performed historically? ▼
Over 31 years of trading history, BMO has posted gains in 23 years (74% of the time). The best year was 2009 with a +90.9% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
How can I invest in BMO? ▼
You can invest in BMO through any brokerage account that offers access to the Toronto Stock Exchange. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold BMO.
Last updated: 11/1/2026