CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND - REGULAR PLAN - GROWTH OPTION
💡 Why Pick This Fund? Quantitative Strengths & Watch-outs
- Delivered positive returns in 100% of 3-year investment horizons.
- Cost-efficient: expense ratio of 1.89% is lower than category median (2.17%).
- Experienced a maximum drawdown of -36.3% during severe market crashes.
Key Statistics vs Category Median
Trailing Returns Comparison
| Period | Fund Return | Category Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Month | +0.69% | +1.11% | -0.42% |
| 3 Months | -4.54% | -1.13% | -3.41% |
| 6 Months | +0.48% | +7.86% | -7.38% |
| 1 Year | +2.14% | +11.28% | -9.14% |
| 3 Years CAGR | +9.78% | +13.50% | -3.72% |
| 5 Years CAGR | +11.04% | +13.60% | -2.56% |
| 7 Years CAGR | +22.74% | +22.98% | -0.24% |
| Since Inception | +19.45% | - | - |
📈 Monthly SIP vs Bank Fixed Deposit (FD) Replay
See how a regular monthly SIP in CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND compares against a standard 7.0% p.a. Bank Fixed Deposit.
Calendar Year Returns
| Year | Fund | Category Median | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +2.84% | +13.95% | -11.11% |
| 2025 | -4.50% | -3.98% | -0.52% |
| 2024 | +23.24% | +25.60% | -2.36% |
| 2023 | +32.33% | +41.38% | -9.05% |
| 2022 | +6.79% | -0.63% | +7.42% |
| 2021 | +70.81% | +61.25% | +9.56% |
| 2020 | +41.82% | +33.12% | +8.70% |
Daily Rolling Returns Summary
| Rolling Window | Minimum | Average | Median | Maximum | % Positive | % Beating Proxy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Year Rolling | -32.01% | +26.34% | +18.07% | +121.58% | 82.2% | 50.5% |
| 3-Year Rolling | +8.33% | +26.19% | +26.26% | +50.06% | 100.0% | 44.5% |
| 5-Year Rolling | +10.41% | +26.30% | +27.60% | +38.18% | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Risk Profile & Deepest Drawdowns
Deepest Market Corrections (Depth >= 10%)
| Peak Date | Trough Date | Fall Depth | Months to Bottom | Recovery Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-20 | 2020-03-23 | -36.3% | 1 months | 5 months |
| 2024-09-23 | 2025-03-03 | -24.0% | 5 months | Not yet recovered |
| 2019-04-15 | 2019-08-23 | -19.3% | 4 months | 5 months |
Portfolio & Asset Allocation
Statutory Asset Allocation Mandate (SEBI / SID)
| Instrument Category | Permitted Allocation Range |
|---|---|
| Equity and Equity-related Instruments of Smallcap entities* 65% to 100% Equity and Equity-related Instruments of entities other than Smallcap entities 0% to 35% Money Market Instruments, other liquid instruments, Gold ETFs, Silver ETFs and other permissible securities/instruments as may be approved by SEBI from time to time 0% to 35% Units issued by InvITs 0% to 10% *Investment universe of "Small Cap": The investment universe of "Small Cap" shall comprise entities as defined by SEBI from time to time. In terms of paragraph 3.9 of SEBI Master Circular for Mutual Funds dated March 20, 2026, the universe of "Small Cap" shall consist of 251st entities onwards in terms of full market capitalization and that the Scheme will be required to adhere the following: o The list of Small Cap entities prepared by AMFI in this regard will be adopted. o The said list would be uploaded on the AMFI website and would be updated every six months based on the data as on the end of June and December of each year or periodically as specified by SEBI. o Subsequent to any updation in the said list as uploaded by AMFI, the portfolio of the Scheme will be rebalanced, if necessary, within a period of one month. | Per Scheme Mandate |
Investment Objective & Strategy
To generate capital appreciation by investing predominantly in Small Cap entities. However, there can be no assurance that the investment objective of the scheme will be realized
ℹ️ Detailed monthly stock-level holdings for this scheme are updated periodically from asset management company statutory disclosures.
Fund Size Position
Currently managing Rs 13,953 cr (AMFI Daily Fund AUM as of 2026-11-11). Positioned as comfortable relative to Small Cap schemes.
Fund Management
Cost & Capital Gains Taxation
From April 2026 the total expense ratio includes brokerage, transaction costs and statutory levies on top of the base fee.
Equity-oriented schemes: 20% short-term capital gains tax if sold within 12 months; 12.5% long-term capital gains tax on gains exceeding ₹1.25 lakh per financial year when held for more than 12 months.
Closest Small Cap Peers by Rank
| Scheme | Score | 3Y Return | Expense | Downside | Fund Size | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SBI Small Cap Fund | 4.2 | +10.47% | 1.60% | 75.4% | Rs 41,354 cr | Compare → |
| QUANTUM SMALL CAP FUND | 3.8 | +9.16% | 2.31% | 72.7% | Rs 264 cr | Compare → |
| UTI Small Cap Fund | 4.2 | +11.21% | 2.01% | 86.9% | Rs 5,285 cr | Compare → |
| Tata Small Cap Fund | 3.7 | +8.21% | 1.69% | 90.7% | Rs 12,684 cr | Compare → |
| Baroda BNP Paribas Small Cap Fund | 3.5 | +11.35% | 2.45% | 81.9% | Rs 1,286 cr | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions about CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND
What is the expense ratio of CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND?
CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND has a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.89% with a base expense ratio of 1.46%, compared to the Small Cap category median of 2.17%.
Who manages CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND?
CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND is managed by Pranav Gokhale (tenure: 3.0 years since 2023-11-06).
What are the historical returns of CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND?
CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND delivered a 3-year CAGR of 9.78% and a 5-year CAGR of 11.04%. Its 1-year return stands at +2.14%.
How large is CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND?
CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND manages assets of Rs 13,953 cr, placing it in the 'comfortable' size band relative to Small Cap peers.
How is CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND scored on MFIQ?
CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND holds an MFIQ Score of 3.8/10 (Weak), based on a category percentile composite across returns, risk, consistency, and cost.
How risky is CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND?
CANARA ROBECO SMALL CAP FUND has an official SEBI riskometer rating of Very High. Over the analyzed period, its annualized standard deviation is 16.57% with a maximum historical drawdown of -36.30%.