Guide to buying BMO stock in Canada

BMO is a banks - diversified business based in Canada. BMO stocks (BMO) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

BMO employs 53,597 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$31.5 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date BMO stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy BMO stock in Canada.

BMO (BMO) stock summary

Company stock name	Bank of Montreal
Stock ticker symbol	BMO
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
52-week stock price range	C$117.50 – C$181.20
Where to buy BMO stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

All amounts in this table are in CAD.

Can I buy BMO stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy BMO stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy BMO stock from within Canada.

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BMO stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): BMO)

This chart tracks BMO stock price performance over time.

BMO stock price

We'll update this guide as more BMO stock information becomes available.

Is BMO stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for BMO stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy BMO stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy BMO stock on the TSX because BMO stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, BMO stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "BMO."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in BMO stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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BMO stock dividends

BMO dividend payout ratio: 72.44% of net profits

Recently BMO has paid out, on average, around 72.44% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 3.69% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), BMO shareholders could enjoy a 3.69% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In BMO's case, that would currently equate to about C$6.36 per share.

BMO's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

BMO's most recent dividend payout was on November 26, 2025. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by October 30, 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").

Has BMO stock ever split?

BMO's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on February 28, 2001. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your BMO stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for BMO stocks, which in turn could have impacted BMO's stock price.

How volatile is BMO stock?

Over the last 12 months, BMO's stocks price has ranged from C$117.50 to as high as C$181.20. BMO's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.24. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that BMO's stocks are a little bit more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a slightly higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of BMO's beta stock volatility rating.

BMO company profile

Bank of Montreal engages in the provision of diversified financial services primarily in North America. The company operates through Canadian P&C, U.

S P&C, BMO Wealth Management, and BMO Capital Markets segments. It's personal banking products and services include deposits, home lending, consumer credit, small business lending, credit cards, cash management, financial and investment advice, and other banking services; and commercial banking products and services comprise various of financing options and treasury and payment solutions, as well as risk management products.

It also offers investing, banking, and wealth management advisory; digital investing services; financial solutions for individuals, families, and businesses; offers investment management services to institutional, retail, and high net worth investors; and diversified insurance, and wealth and pension de-risking solutions. In addition, the company provides individual life, critical illness and annuity products, as well as segregated funds, and group creditor and travel insurance to customers; debt and equity capital-raising, loan origination and syndication, balance sheet management, treasury management, mergers and acquisitions advice, restructurings and recapitalizations, trade finance, and risk mitigation services, as well as a range of banking and other operating services.

Further, the company offers research and access to financial markets for institutional, corporate and retail clients through an integrated suite of sales and trading solutions related to debt, foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, equities, securitization, and commodities; provides new product development and origination services, as well as risk management and advisory services for hedging strategies, including in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodities prices; and funding and liquidity management services.

• Common company-related questions about BMO

  What percentage of BMO is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 0.167% of BMO stocks are held by insiders and 55.168% by institutions.

  How many people work for BMO?
  Latest data suggests 53,597 work at BMO.

  When does the fiscal year end for BMO?
  BMO's fiscal year ends in October.

  Where is BMO based?
  BMO's address is: 129 rue Saint-Jacques, Montreal, QC, Canada, H2Y 1L6

  What is BMO's ISIN number?
  BMO's international securities identification number is: CA0636711016

  What is BMO's CUSIP number?
  BMO's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 063671101

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from BMO stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling BMO stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about BMO stock

• Can I buy BMO stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy BMO stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying BMO stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of BMO stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of BMO stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in BMO stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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