FII Stake Increasing
Stocks where Foreign Institutional Investors are actively building positions — global smart money identifying Indian opportunities.
Screener.in Query
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Change in FII holding > 3 AND
Return on equity > 15 AND
Debt to equity < 1 AND
Market Capitalization > 500 AND
Sales growth 3Years > 15 AND
OPM > 15 AND
Promoter holding > 45Step: Copy the query above → Open Screener.in → New Screen → Paste in the query box → Run
What It Finds
Companies where FII holding has increased by more than 2% in the latest quarter, with positive ROE and manageable debt.
Why It Works
FIIs do extensive due diligence before investing. When foreign money flows into a stock, it often signals improving fundamentals or re-rating potential local investors haven't noticed.
Best For
Best Market Conditions
Things to Watch Out For
- FII flows can reverse quickly on global macro events (US Fed, rupee, geopolitics)
- FII buying in one quarter may be followed by selling in the next
- Not a standalone buy signal — combine with fundamental analysis
After Running the Screen
- 1Check each company's annual report and latest quarterly results.
- 2Verify the current valuation is reasonable — not just passing the screen.
- 3Look for insider ownership and promoter pledge levels.
- 4Always invest only what you can afford to hold for 3+ years.
About Smart Money Investing
Promoters are the ultimate insiders — they run the company, see the order book, know the pipeline, and understand the competitive position better than any analyst. When promoters spend personal money to increase their stake in the open market, it is one of the most reliable bullish signals in equity investing. They're not buying for optics; they're buying because they believe the current price is below fair value.
Not all promoter buying is equal. A routine 0.1% increase from ESOP-related transactions is noise. A 2%+ open-market purchase from a promoter already holding 50%+ is a loud signal — they're concentrating personal wealth further in a stock they already dominate. These screens filter for meaningful, recent changes: increases of 2%+ in the latest quarter, with the promoter holding above 50% before the purchase.
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Disclaimer: These screens are for educational and research purposes only. Results are based on historical financial data and do not constitute investment advice. Past screen performance does not predict future returns. Always verify data on BSE/NSE and consult a SEBI-registered investment advisor before investing.