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Where Mutual Funds Invested in July: A Deep Dive into July's Portfolio Changes

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Table Of Contents
  • Stocks Seeing Action for Three Consecutive Months
  • Midcap Segment: Where Mutual Funds Placed Their Bets
  • Smallcap Segment: Selective Buying and Trimming

Mutual funds made big moves in the stock market this July, investing a huge ₹45,400 crore in various companies. But here's the interesting part: while they were actively buying stocks, they also played it safe by increasing their cash savings. Their total cash on hand rose to ₹1.85 lakh crore, up from ₹1.82 lakh crore in June, according to a recent report by Nuvama Institutional Equities.

This blog will take a closer look at the investment patterns of mutual funds in July, exploring where they invested, which stocks they sold, and the consistent trends that have emerged over the past few months. We will also delve into the specific activities within the mid-cap and small-cap segments and highlight the key portfolio adjustments made by some of the leading Asset Management Companies (AMCs).

The Big Picture: Overall Market Trends

Across the entire mutual fund industry, some clear favourites emerged in July. The most significant additions were:

On the other side of the spectrum, some companies saw significant reductions in mutual fund holdings:

Stocks Seeing Action for Three Consecutive Months

Some trends have been consistent over the last three months. On the buying side, mutual funds have steadily accumulated SBI, Bajaj Finance, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Axis Bank.

Meanwhile, consistent selling pressure has been visible in Coal India, Grasim Industries, BPCL, Power Finance Corp, and TVS Motor Co.

Midcap Segment: Where Mutual Funds Placed Their Bets

In the midcap space, key additions included:

At the same time, they reduced exposure to ACC (₹800 crore), Hindustan Copper (₹600 crore), and Aarti Industries (₹400 crore).

Three-Month Midcap Trends

Consistent buying has been seen in UCO Bank, Apar Industries, Blue Star, Global Health, and Central Bank of India, while consistent selling has hit Radico Khaitan, Endurance Tech, 3M India, ACC, and Affle (India).

Smallcap Segment: Selective Buying and Trimming

In smallcaps, funds selectively added:

At the same time, they trimmed Rallis India (₹100 crore), Aditya Birla Fashion (₹100 crore), and CE Info Systems (₹100 crore).

Three-Month Smallcap Trends

Consistent buying names: Va Tech Wabag, Edelweiss Financial, NESCO, Alok Industries, and Maharashtra Seamless.
Consistent reductions: Power Mech Projects, Praj Industries, Strides Pharma, Thomas Cook (India), and Gujarat Pipavav Port.

How the Big Players Invested: A Look at Specific AMCs

Here’s a breakdown of the major portfolio changes for some of the leading mutual fund houses:

Source: Nuvama Institutional Equities Report

 


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