MFs, retail investors keep buying these stocks for two straight quarters; many fall over 25%
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) Infosys, TCS, Wipro, other IT stocks climb up to 5%. Here's why
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) Infosys, TCS, Wipro, other IT stocks climb up to 5%. Here's why
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