When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in the same stock, it typically reflects strong institutional conviction and often boosts retail investor confidence. As of April 2026, data show that 266 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting broad-based institutional interest.ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 71 of these stocks have gained more than 10% since the start of CY26. Among them, 15 stocks rallied between 30% and 75% during the first four and a half months of CY26. This trend underscores the potential resilience and momentum of stocks backed by extensive mutual fund participation. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity) Fund Favourites

12 stocks heldby100+MFsinApril surged upto75% so far in 2026

When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in the same stock, it typically reflects strong institutional conviction and often boosts retail investor confidence. As of April 2026, data show that 266 stocks were held by more than 100 mutual fund schemes, highlighting broad-based institutional interest.

ETMarkets’ analysis reveals that 71 of these stocks have gained more than 10% since the start of CY26. Among them, 15 stocks rallied between 30% and 75% during the first four and a half months of CY26. This trend underscores the potential resilience and momentum of stocks backed by extensive mutual fund participation. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity)

In CY26, the stock advanced 49%, moving up from Rs 8,368 to Rs 12,446. By April 2026, it was part of 135 mutual fund schemes, with equity mutual fund holdings amounting to Rs 10,953 crore.

In CY26, the stock gained 49%, rising from Rs 3,017 to Rs 4,485. As of April 2026, it was held across 109 mutual fund schemes, with total equity mutual fund investments worth Rs 6,544 crore.

Source: The Economic Times