For retail investors, tracking where mutual funds allocate capital can offer valuable market insights, as these institutions typically invest after extensive research and with high conviction. An analysis of BSE-listed companies with a market capitalisation above Rs 3,000 crore shows that 52 stocks saw a consistent rise in ownership by both mutual funds and retail investors, defined as individual shareholders holding up to Rs 2 lakh in nominal share capital, across the last two quarters, from September 2025 to December 2025 and again from December 2025 to March 2026.
In terms of six-month share price performance, most of these stocks delivered negative returns. The top 10 laggards declined by more than 25%. However, on the positive side, the top three gainers generated returns ranging from 20% to 70% during the same period. (Data source: ACE Equity)
