Unique Picks: 9 stocks held by just one MF scheme in October, rally up to 144% YTD

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ETMarkets identified 36 stocks held by just one mutual fund scheme each, with equity MF holdings exceeding Rs 10 crore. More than half have gained in CY26, while nine stocks have…

ETMarkets analysed mutual fund portfolios to identify stocks held by only one mutual fund scheme. The initial screening for October 2026 identified 170 such stocks. The list was further narrowed to stocks where equity mutual fund holdings exceeded Rs 10 crore as of October 2026, resulting in a final shortlist of 36 stocks. More than half of these stocks have delivered positive returns in CY26 so far. Around nine stocks have surged between 50% and 145% during the period, with two more than doubling in value. Notably, each of these stocks was held by just one mutual fund scheme. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity).

The stock has rallied 144% in CY26 so far, climbing to Rs 371 from Rs 152. As of October 2026, Union Active Momentum Fund-Reg(G) was its sole mutual fund holder, with an investment worth Rs 14 crore.

The stock has gained 118% in CY26 so far, with its share price advancing to Rs 841 from Rs 387. Union Active Momentum Fund-Reg(G) was the only mutual fund scheme holding the stock as of October 2026, with holdings valued at Rs 11 crore.

The stock has surged 85% in CY26 so far, rising to Rs 2,599 from Rs 1,403. Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G) was its sole mutual fund holder as of October 2026, with holdings worth Rs 264 crore.

The stock has climbed 85% in CY26 so far, moving up to Rs 266 from Rs 144. As of October 2026, Bandhan Small Cap Fund-Reg(G) was the only mutual fund scheme holding the stock, with an investment of Rs 48 crore.

The stock has advanced 84% in CY26 so far, rising to Rs 541 from Rs 293. Bandhan Small Cap Fund-Reg(G) was its sole mutual fund holder as of October 2026, with holdings valued at Rs 25 crore.

The stock has delivered an 80% gain in CY26 so far, climbing to Rs 196 from Rs 109. As of October 2026, Bandhan Small Cap Fund-Reg(G) was the only mutual fund scheme holding the stock, with an investment worth Rs 33 crore.

The stock has rallied 69% in CY26 so far, with its share price rising to Rs 498 from Rs 294.

The stock has advanced 60% in CY26 so…

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