Midcap and Small Cap Mutual Fund Investments Analysis

Exploring Midcap and Small Cap Mutual Fund Investments Analysis
Exploring Midcap and Small Cap Mutual Fund Investments Analysis

by Tanushree Jaiswal Last Updated: Aug 18, 2023 - 06:52 pm 329 Views

In the ever-evolving world of finance, investors are constantly on the lookout for promising opportunities. Even as equity markets scale all-time highs, mutual funds are demonstrating unwavering confidence in midcap and smallcap stocks. This blog sheds light on this intriguing trend, highlighting twelve such stocks that have witnessed a remarkable surge in mutual fund investments over the last six months.

Midcap and Smallcap Appeal Amid Highs

Despite the soaring equity market, mutual fund managers are strategically adding midcap and smallcap stocks to their portfolios. These stocks are associated with quality businesses and promising growth prospects. This demonstrates fund managers' confidence in companies boasting strong balance sheets and sustainable business models.

The Twelve Notable Stocks

Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals

M-CAP

Small Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1.7 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

2136%

Active Schemes Holding

12

New Additions in Last 6 Months

11

The Karnataka Bank

M-CAP

Small Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1.1 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

777%

Active Schemes Holding

13

New Additions in Last 6 Months

8

L&T Finance Holdings

M-CAP

Mid Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1.5 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

685%

Active Schemes Holding

15

New Additions in Last 6 Months

11

Star Health and Allied Insurance Company

M-CAP

Mid Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1.7 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

568%

Active Schemes Holding

50

New Additions in Last 6 Months

30

Suzlon Energy

M-CAP

Small Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

12.6 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

544%

Active Schemes Holding

16

New Additions in Last 6 Months

15

Ujjivan Financial Services

M-CAP

Small Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

0.5 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

533%

Active Schemes Holding

19

New Additions in Last 6 Months

17

IIFL Finance 

M-CAP

Mid Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1.3 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

437%

Active Schemes Holding

17

New Additions in Last 6 Months

9

Indus Towers 

M-CAP

Mid Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

429%

Active Schemes Holding

14

New Additions in Last 6 Months

11

Orchid Pharma 

M-CAP

Small Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

0.5 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

396%

Active Schemes Holding

8

New Additions in Last 6 Months

7

HDFC Asset Management Company 

M-CAP

Mid Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

2.5 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

338%

Active Schemes Holding

68

New Additions in Last 6 Months

34

PNB Housing Finance 

M-CAP

Small Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1.1 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

256%

Active Schemes Holding

19

New Additions in Last 6 Months

14

Piramal Enterprises 

M-CAP

Mid Cap

Shares Held (July 2023)

1 crore

Increase in Shares (Last 6 Months)

227%

Active Schemes Holding

36

New Additions in Last 6 Months

15

What Does This Trend Signify?

This surge in midcap and smallcap stock investments by mutual funds demonstrates fund managers' optimism in businesses displaying strong fundamentals and growth potential. These stocks have seen substantial increases in the number of shares held, often exceeding threefold.

Why Actively-Managed Schemes?

The data considered for this analysis focuses exclusively on actively-managed mutual fund schemes. This approach emphasizes the confidence of professional fund managers in selecting stocks with growth opportunities.

Conclusion

While the equity market may be hitting record highs, fund managers are not shying away from midcap and smallcap stocks. This trend reflects a strategic approach to investing, targeting quality businesses with robust growth potential. The chosen stocks have seen an impressive surge in mutual fund investments, indicating the attractiveness of these businesses to seasoned fund managers. Investors looking for value-added opportunities may find these trends worth considering for their investment portfolios.
 

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Tanushree is a seasoned professional with 6 years of experience in the Fintech and Edtech industry.

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