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Business / Fri, 18 Sep 2026 The Economic Times

14 stocks held by 100+ MFs in August surged up to 200%; 5 turned multibaggers in CY26 - Fund Favourites

When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in the same stock, it often indicates strong institutional interest and can boost retail investor confidence. As of August 2026, data show that 289 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting the extent of mutual fund participation across these companies. An analysis by ETMarkets showed that 95 of these stocks had gained more than 10% since the start of CY26. Among them, 14 stocks delivered gains ranging from 60% to 200% during the first eight-and-a-half months of CY26. The trend suggests that stocks with broad mutual fund participation have shown strong momentum during the period.

When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in the same stock, it often indicates strong institutional interest and can boost retail investor confidence. As of August 2026, data show that 289 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting the extent of mutual fund participation across these companies.

An analysis by ETMarkets showed that 95 of these stocks had gained more than 10% since the start of CY26. Among them, 14 stocks delivered gains ranging from 60% to 200% during the first eight-and-a-half months of CY26. The trend suggests that stocks with broad mutual fund participation have shown strong momentum during the period. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity)

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