Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
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₹42.92
1D
NAV as on 16 Jun 2025
25.78%/per year
Since Inception
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31407 people have invested ₹ 15.5Cr in Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth in the last three months
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Performance vs. Nifty Smallcap 250
Fund returns vs Benchmark returns vs Category Average returns as on (16-Jun-25)
The fund has outperformed the benchmark (Nifty Smallcap 250) over 1Y, 5Y, but underperformed over 3Y.
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Ranking and Peer Comparison
Ranked based on performance, risk management and cost efficiency
Ranked 11 out of 18 mutual funds in the small-cap category as per INDmoney.
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Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Asset Allocation
See fund asset allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)
Fund Distribution
as on (14-Jun-25)
Equity 94.4%
Debt & Cash 5.6%
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Sector Allocation
See fund sector allocation details as on (14-Jun-25)
Sector Allocation
Equity 94.4%
Debt & Cash 5.6%
Top 3 Sectors in May were Industrial, Financial Services & Consumer Cyclical
Industrial
27%
Financial Services
22%
Consumer Cyclical
17%
Industrial
26%
Financial Services
22%
Consumer Cyclical
16%
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Holdings Details
as on (31-May-25)
Equity
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Overview
Get key fund statistics, minimum investment details, AUM, expense ratio, exit load, and tax treatment.
| Expense ratio | 0.47% |
Benchmark | Nifty Smallcap 250 TR INR |
| AUM | ₹12370 Cr |
| Inception Date | 15 February, 2019 |
| Min Lumpsum/SIP | ₹5000/₹1000 |
Exit Load | 1.0% |
| Lock In | No Lock-in |
TurnOver | 19.53% |
| STCG | Selling mutual fund before 1 year, returns taxed at 20%. |
| LTCG | After 1 year, 12.5% tax on returns over ₹1.25 lakh/year. |
| Risk |   Very High Risk |
About Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth is a small-cap mutual fund. These funds invest at least 65% of their assets in small-cap stocks. The remaining is invested across equities of mid-cap and large-cap companies, debt and money market instruments.
The fund is managed by Pranav Gokhale and Shridatta Bhandwaldar, both of whom have deep knowledge in the equity research sector. The fund is benchmarked against the Nifty Smallcap 250 TRI index, which reflects its strategy and universe. The fund maintains a strong focus on sectors like Financials, Capital Goods and Healthcare.
Investment Strategy
Small-cap funds curated with quality businesses have the potential to generate alpha. To do this, Canara Robeco’s fund manager employs a business-first approach to find companies by looking for quality businesses at reasonable prices. A few other qualities that the fund focuses on are:
-Strong competitive advantage
-Stock trading below intrinsic value
-Resilience during market downturns
Who Should Invest In Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund?
Small-cap funds are businesses that have high-growth potential, but they also experience short-term market volatility. This fund is suitable for:
-Investors looking to invest in small but high-growth businesses
-Those with a long-term investment horizon
-Comfortable with short-term market volatility
-Have a moderate to high risk appetite
Risks & Mitigation Strategy By Canara Robeco Mutual Fund
Small-cap stocks are extremely volatile, so the fund managers take key steps to manage risks effectively:
-Build a diversified portfolio across sectors and stocks to reduce overall market risk
-Select companies with reasonable trading volumes to avoid liquidity issues
-Evaluate business quality, including management, balance sheet, and business model, before investing to reduce business risk
Allocation & Historical Returns
Currently, the fund's portfolio comprises 67.9% small-cap stocks, 9.28% large-cap stocks, and 17.21% mid-cap stocks.
With an AUM of ₹12370.0 crores, Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth generated a return of 2.6% in 1 year, 22.6% in 3 years, 36.3% in 5 years. while its benchmark index (Nifty Smallcap 250) generated 2.2% in 1 year, 27.9% in 3 years, and 34.7% in 5 years.
Fund Manager
Shridatta Bhandwaldar
Fund Manager of Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 1 October 2019
Pranav Gokhale
Fund Manager of Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth, since 6 November 2023
- AUM of the fund stands at 12.4K Cr as of May'25
- AUM increased by 894.5 Cr between May'25 and Apr'25
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5Y CAGR
▲ 34.74
3Y CAGR
▲ 24.83
3Y CAGR
▲ 23.95
5Y CAGR
▲ 25.34
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Frequently Asked Questions for Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund Direct Growth
How do I invest in Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund?
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- Enter the amount you wish to invest.
- Set up payments via bank mandate or UPI.