December 31, 2025
RA Jainee
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
| Fund at a Glance | |
| NAV Growth (Rs.) | 42.22 |
| NAV Bonus (Rs.) | — |
| NAV IDCW (Rs.) | 36.57 |
| Min. Investment (Rs.) | 5,000 |
| Min. SIP Investment (Rs.) | 1000 |
| Min. No of Cheques | 6 |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI |
| AUM Rs. | 13,060 Cr |
| (As on 30-Nov-2025) | |
| Expense | 0.46% |
| 1 Year Return (%) | -4.02 |
| 3 Year Return (%) | 16.93 |
| 5 Year Return (%) | 24.78 |
| 10 Year Return (%) | — |
| Return Since Launch | 23.30% |
⚖️ Sahifund Review – Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
✓ PLUS: Stability, disciplined process, cost efficiency
Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund stands out for its disciplined stock selection and relatively conservative approach within the volatile small-cap universe. The fund has delivered strong 5-year returns, reflecting its ability to capture long-term small-cap growth cycles. A low expense ratio of 0.46% enhances return efficiency, while a diversified portfolio of over 90 stocks helps manage downside risk better than concentrated peers.
⚖️ MINUS: Large AUM, muted short-term returns, limited aggression
With AUM above Rs. 13,000 crore, agility in high-momentum small caps can be constrained. 1-year performance remains negative, indicating lag during recent market phases. The fund’s relatively cautious style may underperform aggressive peers in sharp small-cap rallies.
Sahifund Verdict:
Ideal for long-term SIP investors seeking stability in small caps, but not suited for momentum-hunters or short-term traders.
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What lies ahead? Below we decode returns consistency, portfolio concentration, peer positioning and risk profile in detail.
Suitable For Which Investors?
Small-cap funds are suitable for investors:
1. Seeking exposure in small-cap stocks for high returns
2. Aiming for long-term wealth creation
3. With a 7+ year investment horizon
4. Who can withstand interim sharp declines in investment value
Note:
• Invest only through SIP
Fund’s Investment Strategy:
The scheme seeks to generate capital appreciation by investing predominantly in Small Cap stocks.
Fund Manager:
1) Pranav Gokhale
Education: Mr. Gokhale is a Chartered Accountant & holds M.Com degree.
Experience: Prior to joining Canara Robeco Mutual Fund, he has worked with Invesco Mutual Fund, IL&FS, ICICI Direct, Rosy Blue Securities Pvt. Ltd., and International Ship Repair LLC Fujairiah.
2) Shridatta Bhandwaldar
Education: Mr. Bhandwaldar is a BE (Mechanical) and MMS (Finance).
Experience: Prior to joining Canara Robeco Mutual Fund he was associated with SBI Pension Funds Pvt. Ltd. (Jul 2012-Jun 2016) as Head-Research, Heritage India Advisory Pvt. Ltd. (Oct 2009-Jun 2012) as Senior Equity Analyst, Motilal Oswal Securities (Jan 2008-Sep 2009) and MF Global Securities (Apr 2006-Dec 2008).
Investment Details
| Min. Investment (Rs) | 5,000 |
| Min. Addl Investment (Rs) | 1,000 |
| Min. SIP Investment (Rs) | 1,000 |
| Min. Withdrawal (Rs) | 1,000 |
| Min. No of Cheques | 6 |
| Min. Balance (Rs) | — |
| Lock-in Period | NA |
| Exit Load | 1% for redemption within 365 days |
Basic Details of Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
| Fund House | Canara Robeco Mutual Fund |
| Launch Date | 15-Feb-19 |
| Return Since Launch | 23.30% |
| Benchmark | NIFTY Smallcap 250 TRI |
| Riskometer | Very High |
| Type | Open-ended |
| Assets | Rs 13,060 Cr |
| (As on 30-Nov-2025) | |
| Expense | 0.46% |
| (As on 30-Nov-2025) | |
| Risk Grade | Average |
| Return Grade | Below Average |
| Turnover | 29.00% |
Trailing Returns (%) of Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
| Fund name | YTD | 1D | 1M | 3M | 6M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 7Y | 10Y |
| Canara Robeco Small Cap Dir | -4.41 | -0.31 | -0.98 | 0.05 | -3.89 | -4.02 | 16.93 | 24.78 | — | — |
| BSE 250 SmallCap TRI | -6.16 | -0.29 | -1.69 | -1.23 | -6.55 | -5.60 | 20.00 | 22.19 | — | — |
| Equity: Small Cap | -5.46 | -0.31 | -2.21 | -0.53 | -4.96 | -4.95 | 20.57 | 23.96 | — | — |
| Rank within category | 16 | 32 | 2 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 27 | 9 | — | — |
| Number of funds in category | 43 | 52 | 50 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 31 | 24 | 17 | 12 |
Peer Comparison of Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
| Rating | 1 Year Returns | 3 Year Returns | 5 Year Returns | Expense Ratio (%) | Net Assets (Rs Cr) | Return Since Launch (%) | Exit Load (Days) | Fund Age | Turnover (%) | |
| Canara Robeco Small Cap Dir | 3 star | -4.02 | 16.93 | 24.78 | 0.46 | 13,060 | 23.30 | 1.00 (365) | 6Y 10M | 29.00 |
| Nippon India Small Cap Dir | 4 star | -4.37 | 21.89 | 28.03 | 0.63 | 68,572 | 24.24 | 1.00 (365) | 12Y 11M | 12.00 |
| HDFC Small Cap Dir | 4 star | -0.41 | 20.70 | 25.32 | 0.67 | 38,020 | 19.19 | 1.00 (365) | 12Y 11M | 9.49 |
| Quant Small Cap Dir | 4 star | -2.41 | 21.14 | 30.50 | 0.75 | 30,170 | 17.37 | 1.00 (365) | 12Y 11M | 151.00 |
| Bandhan Small Cap Dir | 5 star | -0.32 | 30.86 | 27.21 | 0.42 | 18,174 | 31.84 | 1.00 (365) | 5Y 10M | 25.00 |
Portfolio Analysis of Canara Robeco Small Cap Fund
| No. of Stocks | 92 |
| Top 10 Stocks | 21.42% |
| Top 5 Stocks | 12.70% |
| Top 3 Sectors | 58.50% |
| Portfolio P/B Ratio | 3.94 |
| Portfolio P/E Ratio | 28.86 |
Portfolio Breakup
| Fund | Category | |
| Average Mkt Cap (Rs Cr) | 24,406 | 19,653 |
| Giant (%) | 7.05 | 6.73 |
| Large (%) | 6.86 | 6.19 |
| Mid (%) | 59.04 | 64.67 |
| Small (%) | 27.04 | 29.82 |
| Tiny (%) | — | 0.33 |
Disclaimer: Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme related documents carefully
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