In its latest mutual fund analysis, ETMarkets highlighted stocks that saw the highest increase in MF holdings in May 2026 versus April 2026. The report found 42 stocks recorded net additions of over 1 crore shares each, signalling strong institutional buying.A second filter focusing on stocks that also gained over 10% since early May narrowed the list to six standout names, reflecting strong institutional demand and price momentum. Meanwhile, five stocks from the same set declined over 10% during the period.Among the 42 stocks, Yes Bank and Central Bank of India saw the highest MF buying, with additions of 45.91 crore and 18.22 crore shares, respectively. However, performance diverged—Yes Bank gained 20% in around one-and-a-half months, while the Central Bank of India fell 12%. (Data source: ACE MF, ACE Equity) Money Moves