Unique Picks: 6 stocks held by only one MF scheme in April, falling up to 40% in CY26

ETMarkets analysed mutual fund portfolios to identify stocks held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme. In the initial screening for April 2026, 188 such stocks were identified. The list was then narrowed to stocks with equity mutual fund holdings worth more than Rs 10 crore as of March 2026, resulting in a final shortlist of 29 stocks.
In terms of CY26 performance so far, most of these stocks delivered negative returns, with around six declining between 20% and 40%. On the other hand, among the few positive performers, three stocks — Satin Creditcare Network, Rossell Techsys, and Amanta Healthcare — generated returns in the range of 25% to 50% during the same period, also being held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme. (Data Source: ACE MF, ACE Equity).

The stock has declined 37%, dropping from Rs 296 to Rs 187. It is solely held by Bandhan Small Cap Fund-Reg(G), with holdings worth Rs 50 crore as of April 2026.

It has slipped 26%, falling from Rs 755 to Rs 561. It is solely held by Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G), with holdings worth Rs 48 crore as of April 2026.

The stock has declined 21%, moving from Rs 91 to Rs 72. The stock is exclusively held by Nippon India Small Cap Fund(G), with holdings valued at Rs 78 crore as of April 2026.

So far in CY26, the stock has surged 50%, rising from Rs 144 to Rs 215. The stock is exclusively held by Bandhan Small Cap Fund-Reg(G), with holdings valued at Rs 29 crore as of April 2026.

It has gained 39%, climbing from Rs 632 to Rs 875. It is solely held by Quant Multi Cap Fund(G), with holdings worth Rs 88 crore as of April 2026.

The stock has advanced 25%, increasing from Rs 109 to Rs 136. The stock is exclusively held by Bandhan Small Cap Fund-Reg(G), with holdings valued at Rs 27 crore as of April 2026.

It has risen 15%, moving up from Rs 514 to Rs 591. It is solely held by Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund(G), with holdings worth Rs 32 crore as of April 2026.

The stock has gained 12%, rising from Rs 1,134 to Rs 1,272. The stock is exclusively held by WOC Special Opp Fund-Reg(G), with holdings valued at Rs 11 crore as of April 2026.