BMO ETFs: Views from the Desk

CPI numbers registered above expectations again this week, stoking fears that inflation is not as transitory as the Federal Reserve claims. How should investors weigh the potential for higher prices against the upside of an economic reopening? In this episode, Chris Heakes, Alfred Lee and Market Raes discuss how best to approach bonds and equities, and then dive into more specific areas – such as gold, dividends and US bank earnings. Our experts also respond to Advisors’ questions on China, genomics and the European equities. 

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Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Alfred Lee and Chris Heakes, both Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on July 14, 2021.

 

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZUQ)

BMO MSCI All Country World High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZGQ)

BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZCS)

BMO Equal Weight Global Gold Index ETF (Ticker: ZGD)

BMO Junior Gold Index ETF (Ticker: ZJG)

BMO Covered Call US Banks ETF (Ticker: ZWK)

BMO Equal Weight US Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZBK)

BMO US Dividend ETF (Ticker: ZDY)

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

A lack of production cuts from OPEC drove oil prices higher this week, with some analysts predicting that crude prices may once again reach $100 per barrel. In this episode, Mark Raes, Chris McHaney and Matt Montemurro explain why an equal weighted approach to Energy can help investors manage risk, especially as the economy continues to re-open and demand for oil increases. Our experts also explore fixed income assets, REITs, Quality stocks and the benefits of a Covered Call Bank exposure.

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Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Matt Montemurro and Chris McHaney, both Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on July 7, 2021.

 

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (Ticker: ZEO)

BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZAG)

BMO BBB Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZBBB)

BMO High Quality Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZQB)

BMO Short Corporate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZCS)

BMO Equal Weight REITs Index ETF (Ticker: ZRE)

BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZUQ)

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB)

BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (Ticker: ZWB)

 

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

Playing the Long Game in REITs by Alfred Lee

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

In this episode, Danielle Neziol interviews Brian Belski about his famously bullish views on the U.S. equity market. Listeners will also hear his outlook for the next 18 to 24 months, his read on the Federal Reserve, and why he chose to create a new U.S. All Cap Equity strategy to invest across all market cap exposures – including large, mid and small.

Danielle Neziol is a Product Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. She is joined on the podcast by Brian Belski, Chief Investment Strategist at BMO Capital Markets.

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO U.S. All Cap Equity Fund ETF Series (Ticker: ZACE)

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

The BMO ETFs or securities referred to herein are not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”), and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such BMO ETFs or securities or any index on which such BMO ETFs or securities are based. The prospectus of the BMO ETFs contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

The Federal Reserve soothed markets this week when Chairman Jay Powell announced the central bank’s intention to keep interest rates low until 2023. The announcement poured cold water on inflation concerns, yet uncertainty still lies ahead. Should investors find safe havens to wait out the volatility? In today’s episode, Chris Heakes, Alfred Lee and Mark Raes discuss which ETFs can help investors take some risk off the table and settle in for the long haul, focusing on BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (ZLB) and BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (ZUQ). Our experts also explore the investment impact of the Delta COVID variant, ESG values and more.

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Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes and Alfred Lee, both Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on June 23, 2021.

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB)

BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF (Ticker: ZUQ)

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

The BMO ETFs or securities referred to herein are not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”), and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such BMO ETFs or securities or any index on which such BMO ETFs or securities are based. The prospectus of the BMO ETFs contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

Looking for an income solution with little to no credit risk? In this episode of Inside Investments, Rob Butler speaks with Director and Portfolio Manager of Exchange Traded Funds, Matt Montemurro, about the advantages of investing in the $500 billion Canadian MBS market, and the significant structural differences from its U.S. counterpart. Listeners will hear how BMO Canadian MBS Index ETF (ZMBS) has democratized the asset class for investors, providing direct access to a strategy previously only reserved for institutions that bolsters portfolio yield – and offers stability and assurance at the same time.

 

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

·       BMO Canadian MBS Index ETF (ZMBS)

 

 

Disclaimers

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Managers represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

Although G7 countries issued a collaborative statement against China, the political maneuvering failed to rattle investors who were more focused inflation, interest rates and the ongoing economic re-opening. The big question now is: what sectors and themes will benefit most from a return to normalcy? In today’s episode, Mark Raes and Chris McHaney explore multiple ways to build the trade, including through dividends, low volatility and market cap exposures.

Read the episode summary.

Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris McHaney, Portfolio Manager and ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on June 16, 2021.

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (Ticker: ZEM)

BMO Canadian High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Ticker: ZWC)

BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF (Ticker: ZLB)

BMO S&P US Small Cap Index ETF (Ticker: ZSML)

BMO S&P US Small Cap Index ETF (Ticker: ZMID)

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

S&P®, S&P/TSX Capped Composite®, S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”) and “TSX” is a trademark of TSX Inc. These trademarks have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and sublicensed to BMO Asset Management Inc. in connection with the above mentioned BMO ETFs. These BMO ETFs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones LLC, S&P, TSX, or their respective affiliates and

S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, S&P, TSX and their affiliates make no representation regarding the advisability of trading or investing in such BMO ETF(s).

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

Canadian banks sustained their runaway performance in the second quarter – but can the upward trend continue? In this special episode, Sohrab Movahedi, Chris Heakes and Daniel Stanley dig deeper into the positive earnings surprises amid the broader economic context, including inflation concerns, potential rate hikes and the continued reopening. Our experts also offer multiple ways to gain exposure, focusing on the BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (ZEB) and BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (ZWB). 

Read the episode summary.

Daniel Stanley is an ETF Specialist at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes, Portfolio Manager and ETF Specialist, BMO Global Asset Management and Sohrab Movahedi, Managing Director, Financials Research, BMO Capital Markets.

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB)

BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (Ticker: ZWB)

 

 

Disclosures:

To view BMO Capital Markets Equity Research Disclosures, please visit https://researchglobal0.bmocapitalmarkets.com/public-disclosure/.

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Managers represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated. For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

In a historic moment for international markets, the G7 group of countries have agreed to implement a global minimum tax rate of at least 15%. But how will these reforms impact corporate earnings? In today’s episode, Chris Heakes, Alfred Lee and Mark Raes address the ripple effects across markets, and offer an update on other areas of the market – including emerging market bonds, innovation-themed investing, gold and more. Our experts also debate investing in Canada versus the United States, as they see increased institutional flows to BMO S&P 500 ETF (Ticker: ZSP).

Read the episode summary.

Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes and Alfred Lee, Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on June 9, 2021.

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF (Ticker: ZNQ)

BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZQQ)

BMO Emerging Markets Bond Hedged to CAD Index ETF (Ticker: ZEF)

BMO MSCI Innovation Index ETF (Ticker: ZINN)

BMO S&P 500 Index ETF (Ticker: ZSP)

BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF (Ticker: ZCN)

BMO MSCI Canada Value Index ETF (Ticker: ZVC)

BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (Ticker: ZPR)

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

The BMO ETFs or securities referred to herein are not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”), and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such BMO ETFs or securities or any index on which such BMO ETFs or securities are based. The prospectus of the BMO ETFs contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.

S&P®, S&P/TSX Capped Composite®, S&P 500® are registered trademarks of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”) and “TSX” is a trademark of TSX Inc. These trademarks have been licensed for use by S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC and sublicensed to BMO Asset Management Inc. in connection with the above mentioned BMO ETFs. These BMO ETFs are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P Dow Jones LLC, S&P, TSX, or their respective affiliates and S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC, S&P, TSX and their affiliates make no representation regarding the advisability of trading or investing in such BMO ETF(s).

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

As restrictions ease across Canada, macro conditions remain encouraging – and ever-changing. The bond universe is normalizing; innovation stocks, which looked unstoppable in 2020, are facing higher costs of capital; options layers are being stymied by lower volatility; and Canadian banks are continuing to win the reopening trade. In this episode, Chris McHaney, Matt Montemurro and Mark Raes provide an update on the above strategies and discuss potential scenarios for the months ahead. Our experts also take audience questions on a range of interesting topics, including currency hedging, oil markets, and whether or not investors should follow the old maxim, “sell in May and go away.” 

Read the episode summary.

Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris McHaney and Matt Montemurro, two Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on June 2, 2021.

 

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO Global High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Ticker: ZWG)

BMO Global High Dividend Covered Call ETF (Ticker: ZINN)

BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZAG)

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB)

BMO Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (Ticker: ZEO)

 

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

The BMO ETFs or securities referred to herein are not sponsored, endorsed or promoted by MSCI Inc. (“MSCI”), and MSCI bears no liability with respect to any such BMO ETFs or securities or any index on which such BMO ETFs or securities are based. The prospectus of the BMO ETFs contains a more detailed description of the limited relationship MSCI has with BMO Asset Management Inc. and any related BMO ETFs.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.

With a strengthening loonie comes the promise of greater returns on CAD-hedged as well as Canadian ETFs. In this episode, Chris Heakes and Alfred Lee analyze some of the top trends that will shape the domestic stock market, including a healthy economy, an attractive investment-grade bond universe, and a positive outlook for the Big Five banks.  

Read the episode summary.

Mark Raes is the Head of Product at BMO Global Asset Management. He is joined on the podcast by Chris Heakes and Alfred Lee, Portfolio Managers and ETF Specialists at BMO Global Asset Management. The episode was recorded live on May 26, 2021.

ETFs mentioned in the podcast:

BMO Laddered Preferred Share Index ETF (Ticker: ZPR)

BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF (Ticker: ZAG)

BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF (Ticker: ZEB)

BMO Covered Call Canadian Banks ETF (Ticker: ZWB)

BMO Covered Call Technology ETF (Ticker: ZWT)

 

Disclosures:

The viewpoints expressed by the Portfolio Manager represent their assessment of the markets at the time of publication. Those views are subject to change without notice at any time without any kind of notice. The information contained herein is not, and should not be construed as, investment, tax or legal advice to any party. Investments should be evaluated relative to the individual’s investment objectives and professional advice should be obtained with respect to any circumstance. Any statement that necessarily depends on future events may be a forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance.

Commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments in exchange traded funds. Please read the ETF Facts or prospectus before investing. Exchange traded funds are not guaranteed, their values change frequently and past performance may not be repeated.

For a summary of the risks of an investment in the BMO ETFs, please see the specific risks set out in the prospectus. BMO ETFs trade like stocks, fluctuate in market value and may trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase the risk of loss. Distributions are not guaranteed and are subject to change and/or elimination.

BMO ETFs are managed by BMO Asset Management Inc., which is an investment fund manager and a portfolio manager, and a separate legal entity from Bank of Montreal.

®/™Registered trade-marks/trade-mark of Bank of Montreal, used under licence.