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Canara Robeco Focused Fund - NAV, Returns, AUM & Investment Guide 2025

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Explore Canara Robeco Focused Fund with latest NAV, AUM of ₹2,743 Cr, fund managers, returns & investment strategy. Start SIP from ₹1,000 on Allvest.

Investment Objective and Approach

The Canara Robeco Focused Fund follows a focused investment strategy with a clear mandate to generate long term capital appreciation by investing in equity and equity related instruments across market capitalization of up to 30 companies. This concentrated approach allows the fund managers to focus on their best investment ideas while maintaining diversification across market caps.

Key Investment Features:

- Focused Portfolio Strategy: The fund falls under a Focused category, investing in maximum 30 carefully selected companies

- Multi-cap Approach: Investments span across large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap companies

- Sector Diversification: Top 5 sectors include Financial Services, Consumer Cyclical, Healthcare, Industrials, and Technology

- Asset Allocation: 94.77% in equities, 0.00% in bonds, and 5.23% in cash and cash equivalents as of July 2025

Fund Managers

The fund is managed by experienced professionals who bring deep market expertise:

Shridatta Bhandwaldar - Head – Equities of the Company since July 2016

- Over 19 years of experience in equity markets

- Holds bachelor's degree in engineering and master's in management studies from University of Mumbai

- Oversees team of portfolio managers and analysts, develops and executes investment strategies

- Previously associated with SBI Pension Funds, Heritage India Advisory, and Motilal Oswal Securities

Amit Kadam - Co-Fund Manager

- Chartered Financial Analyst with over 20 years of experience, previously worked at LIC Mutual Fund and Sykes and Ray Equities

- Fund manager for Canara Robeco Focused Equity Fund and Conservative Hybrid Fund, also manages overseas investments

About the Fund House (AMC)

Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited represents a strong partnership between Indian banking heritage and global investment expertise.

Heritage & Partnership:

- Founded in 1987 as Canbank Mutual Fund, the first mutual fund by a public sector bank

- Second oldest mutual fund in India

- In 2007, partnered with Robeco, a Netherlands-based global investment firm with legacy dating back to 1929

Global Expertise:

- Robeco group founded in 1929 in Rotterdam, known as a global leader in sustainable investing

- Robeco has presence in 16 countries with over 1300 employees

- Now part of ORIX Corporation, Japan

Company Strength:

- Over 3 decades of rich fund management experience

- Managing investment mandates of over 50 lakh investors

- Backed by Canara Bank with over 118 years of experience, serving 89 million customers through 9,816 branches, rated AAA by CRISIL

Investment Philosophy:

- Best investors are educated ones, with content tailored around investor empowerment

- Focus on trust, transparency, and long-term performance

- Active investment management with focus on sustainable growth

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Performance Highlights:

- CAGR of 17.96% since inception (May 2021)

- Generated 8.78% over last 1 year and 20.00% over last 3 years as of July 2025

- Trailing returns: 9.49% (1 year), 20.03% (3 year)

Fund Metrics (as of July 2025):

- AUM: ₹2,743.48 Crores

- NAV: ₹19.94 (Regular Growth)

- Expense Ratio: 1.93% (Regular), 0.48% (Direct)

- Minimum Investment: SIP ₹1,000, Lumpsum ₹5,000

Suitability:

- Investors seeking focused, high-conviction equity exposure

- Those comfortable with concentrated portfolio risk (maximum 30 stocks)

- Long-term investors looking for capital appreciation

- Rated Very High risk - suitable for aggressive risk appetite

Key Considerations:

- Exit load of 1% if redeemed within 365 days

- High concentration risk due to focused approach

- Performance dependent on fund manager's stock selection skills

FAQs

What is today's NAV of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

The latest NAV varies between Regular and Direct plans. As of July 2025, the Regular Growth plan NAV is around ₹20.08 and Direct Growth is ₹21.45. Check the latest NAV on Allvest before investing.

What is the AUM of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

The fund has an AUM of ₹2,743.48 Crores as of July 2025, indicating strong investor confidence and adequate fund size for efficient portfolio management.

What is the expense ratio of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

The expense ratio is 1.93% for Regular plans and 0.48% for Direct plans. Direct plans offer better cost efficiency for long-term wealth creation.

What are the returns of Canara Robeco Focused Fund since inception?

The fund has delivered a CAGR of 17.96% since its inception in May 2021, demonstrating strong performance over its operational period.

What is the minimum SIP amount to invest in Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

You can start a SIP with a minimum amount of ₹1,000 per month. For lumpsum investments, the minimum amount is ₹5,000.

How do I invest in Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform by completing your KYC, selecting the fund, choosing between SIP or lumpsum, and setting up payment instructions. The process is completely digital and hassle-free.

How to start a SIP in Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

Login to your Allvest account, search for Canara Robeco Focused Fund, select SIP option, choose investment amount (minimum ₹1,000), set frequency, and complete payment setup.

How do I automate an SIP in Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

Set up an auto-debit mandate through Allvest by linking your bank account. Once activated, SIP amounts will be automatically debited on your chosen dates without manual intervention.

How can I withdraw/redeem my investment in Canara Robeco Focused Fund?

You can redeem through Allvest platform by selecting the fund, choosing redemption amount or units, and submitting the request. Funds are typically credited within 3-4 working days, subject to exit load if redeemed within 1 year.