When a large number of mutual fund schemes invest in a particular stock, it generally signals strong institutional confidence and can boost retail investor sentiment. As of October 2025, data shows that 241 stocks were held by over 100 mutual fund schemes, indicating widespread institutional interest. As reported by ETMarkets, among these stocks, 134 have delivered price returns exceeding 10% since the start of FY26, while 13 have surged more than 60% within the first eight months, with one even turning into a multibagger. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity)