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Summary: When dozens of fund managers start buying the same stocks, it’s worth paying attention. This year, three companies have caught their collective eye, with holdings and fund count increasing in just six months. They’ve delivered decent gains, too, especially considering the current market environment. Curious which ones made the cut? Let’s find out.
In FY26 so far, three names have clearly stolen the spotlight. They aren’t your usual headline hoggers, but they’ve been showing up in more and more mutual fund portfolios with every passing month.
We’re talking about Sai Life Sciences, Aptus Value Housing Finance and Vishal Mega Mart. These are three companies that have not only delivered healthy returns this year but have also seen a sharp rise in institutional interest from mutual funds.
Let’s unpack the story behind the numbers.
1. Sai Life Sciences
- Mutual fund holding up from 11 per cent to 25 per cent from April 1 to September 30
- Number of funds holding it increased from 40 to 61 between April 1 and September 30
- Return since April 1, 2025: 20.6 per cent
- Held by 20 four- and five-star rated funds
2. Aptus Value Housing
- Mutual fund holding up from 8.7 per cent to 19.5 per cent from April 1 to September 20
- Number of funds holding it increased from eight in April 1 to 40 by September 30
- Return since April 1, 2025: 7.4 per cent
- Held by 10 top-rated funds
3. Vishal Mega Mart
- Mutual fund holding up from 11.4 per cent to 20.2 per cent from April 1 to September 30, 2025
- Number of funds holding increased from 65 in April 1 to 97 by September 30
- Return since April 1, 2025: 41.2 per cent
- Held by 35 four- and five-star funds
Does this mean you should invest in these stocks?
When mutual funds pile into certain stocks, it’s often seen as a green signal for retail investors. But it shouldn’t be the only one. Remember, fund managers operate with different resources, time horizons and access to information. You’ll never know the exact moment they buy or sell, which makes copying their moves a risky game.
Instead, use these trends as a clue, not a cue. Take time to understand the company’s business model, growth drivers and financial health. And always align any stock investment with your own goals and risk tolerance.
If analysing individual stocks feels daunting or time-consuming, there’s no harm in letting professional fund managers do the heavy lifting by sticking with well-chosen equity funds.
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Also read: 6 stocks that every top-rated multi-cap fund owns. Do you?
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