Retail investors’ smallcap favorites: 10 stocks soar up to 100% in a year
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Small but Mighty
The steady rise in retail investor holdings over the last four quarters indicates growing trust and enthusiasm among individual investors. This ongoing participation suggests that these companies are attracting attention beyond just institutional players.
ETMarkets’ analysis revealed that around 130 small-cap stocks saw retail investors (holdings up to Rs 2 lakh), consistently increase their stakes throughout FY25. However, despite this steady accumulation, most of these stocks delivered negative returns over the past year. Notably, there were 10 exceptions-stocks that posted price gains between 30% and 100% within a year-highlighting the potential impact of persistent retail investment even in a challenging market environment. (Data Source: ACE Equity).
ETMarkets’ analysis revealed that around 130 small-cap stocks saw retail investors (holdings up to Rs 2 lakh), consistently increase their stakes throughout FY25. However, despite this steady accumulation, most of these stocks delivered negative returns over the past year. Notably, there were 10 exceptions-stocks that posted price gains between 30% and 100% within a year-highlighting the potential impact of persistent retail investment even in a challenging market environment. (Data Source: ACE Equity).
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Innova Captab
The stock has advanced 87% over the last year, moving from Rs 473 to Rs 884.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 3.67%, Sept ’24: 4.02%, Dec ’24: 4.82%, Mar ’25: 5.24%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 3.67%, Sept ’24: 4.02%, Dec ’24: 4.82%, Mar ’25: 5.24%)
3/10
Balu Forge Industries
The stock has appreciated 85% in one year, climbing from Rs 277 to Rs 512.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 9.76%, Sept ’24: 10.27%, Dec ’24: 10.93%, Mar ’25: 12.26%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 9.76%, Sept ’24: 10.27%, Dec ’24: 10.93%, Mar ’25: 12.26%)
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4/10
Optiemus Infracom
The stock has surged 84% in the past year, from Rs 281 to Rs 518.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 10.19%, Sept ’24: 10.43%, Dec ’24: 10.98%, Mar ’25: 11.07%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 10.19%, Sept ’24: 10.43%, Dec ’24: 10.98%, Mar ’25: 11.07%)
5/10
Lloyds Metals & Energy
The stock has risen 62% over the last year, going from Rs 744 to Rs 1,202.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 5.89%, Sept ’24: 6.06%, Dec ’24: 6.39%, Mar ’25: 6.58%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 5.89%, Sept ’24: 6.06%, Dec ’24: 6.39%, Mar ’25: 6.58%)
6/10
Healthcare Global Enterprises
The stock has increased 54% in one year, up from Rs 366 to Rs 563.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 4.69%, Sept ’24: 4.74%, Dec ’24: 5.05%, Mar ’25: 5.71%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 4.69%, Sept ’24: 4.74%, Dec ’24: 5.05%, Mar ’25: 5.71%)
7/10
Godrej Agrovet
The stock has gained 42% in the past year, rising from Rs 545 to Rs 772.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 5.49%, Sept ’24: 6.04%, Dec ’24: 6.10%, Mar ’25: 6.38%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 5.49%, Sept ’24: 6.04%, Dec ’24: 6.10%, Mar ’25: 6.38%)
8/10
Ganesh Housing Corporation
The stock has climbed 35% over the last year, from Rs 804 to Rs 1,087.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 4.96%, Sept ’24: 5.55%, Dec ’24: 5.68%, Mar ’25: 6.00%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 4.96%, Sept ’24: 5.55%, Dec ’24: 5.68%, Mar ’25: 6.00%)
9/10
Bikaji Foods International
The stock has grown 32% in one year, increasing from Rs 533 to Rs 701.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 3.28%, Sept ’24: 3.73%, Dec ’24: 4.35%, Mar ’25: 4.60%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 3.28%, Sept ’24: 3.73%, Dec ’24: 4.35%, Mar ’25: 4.60%)
10/10
EMS
The stock has delivered a 31% gain in the past year, moving from Rs 456 to Rs 599.
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 16.80%, Sept ’24: 19.87%, Dec ’24: 21.70%, Mar ’25: 22.16%)
Retail holding (Jun ’24: 16.80%, Sept ’24: 19.87%, Dec ’24: 21.70%, Mar ’25: 22.16%)