In December 2025, an analysis of mutual fund portfolios identified several stocks that are held exclusively by a single mutual fund scheme. Among these unique picks, 11 stocks have delivered double-digit returns in FY26 so far, with the top performer surging by 143%.
These "unique picks" are often small-cap or niche companies where a fund manager has taken a high-conviction contrarian bet.
Top Performing Unique Picks (FY26 To Date)
| Stock Name | MF Scheme (Sole Holder) | FY26 Gain (%) | Market Value (Dec '25) |
| Knowledge Marine & Engineering | Invesco India Infrastructure Fund | 143% | ₹18 Crore |
| Rossell Techsys | Quant Multi Cap Fund | 110% | ₹57 Crore |
| Best Agrolife | Quant Small Cap Fund | 70% | ₹19 Crore |
| Garuda Construction & Eng. | TRUSTMF Flexi Cap Fund | 60% | ₹11 Crore |
| Western Carriers (India) | Kotak Business Cycle Fund | 49% | ₹12 Crore |
| Krystal Integrated Services | Quant ELSS Tax Saver Fund | 42% | ₹27 Crore |
| Zuari Industries | JM Small Cap Fund | 25% | ₹11 Crore |
| OCCL | HDFC Large and Mid Cap Fund | 20% | ₹13 Crore |
| EFC (I) | Bandhan Small Cap Fund | 15% | ₹66 Crore |
| Shriram Properties | HDFC Housing Opportunities Fund | 12% | ₹11 Crore |
| Prime Securities | Quant Small Cap Fund | 11% | ₹46 Crore |
Key Insights from the Portfolio Analysis
The Selection Criteria: The data was narrowed down from an initial list of 196 stocks to 31 stocks that had a minimum mutual fund holding of ₹10 crore as of December 2025.
The Risks of "Unique" Bets: While these 11 stocks thrived, the strategy is high-risk. During the same period, the three worst-performing "unique" stocks saw declines exceeding 40%.
Examples of laggards: Pakka (held by SBI Children's Fund) fell 41%, and RK Swamy (held by Nippon India Small Cap) dropped 50%.
Quant MF Influence: Quant Mutual Fund appears frequently in this list, reflecting their characteristic "VLRT" (Valuation, Liquidity, Risk, and Timing) framework which often leads to unconventional, high-alpha stock selections.
Note: These holdings represent the conviction of individual fund managers. While high returns are attractive, exclusive holdings can face liquidity risks if the fund decides to exit the position rapidly.
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