Investment Objective and Approach

The scheme seeks to generate long-term capital appreciation from a diversified portfolio of predominantly equity and equity related instrument, with higher focus on value stocks. Canara Robeco Value Fund - Direct Plan follows a value/contrarian style of investing, which endeavours to find stocks that are priced significantly lower than what the fund management team believes their true worth is.

The fund employs a systematic approach to identify fundamentally strong companies that are trading below their intrinsic value. The investment strategy is a value approach in which the emphasis is on identifying economically solid companies with strong growth potential. The goal of the fund is to invest in such companies and profit when the market recognises their actual worth and their stock prices rise.

Key investment philosophy:

- Focus on undervalued equity securities with strong fundamentals

- Long-term capital appreciation through value investing

- Diversified portfolio approach to minimize concentration risk

- Contrarian investment strategy targeting market inefficiencies

Fund Managers

Vishal Mishra is the Current Fund Manager of Canara Robeco Value Fund Direct Growth fund. The fund is managed by Vishal Mishra. Mr. Mishra has a B. Com and an A.C.A degree. He currently works at Canara Robeco AMC. He was earlier associated with Daiwa Asset Mgt (India) Pvt. Ltd. Before that, he was with Collins Stewart India Pvt. Ltd. as AVP of Research. He has also been associated with IL&FS Investment Ltd, Crisil Ltd and Quantum Information Services Ltd.

The fund also has Ms. Silky Jain as co-manager. Ms. Jain is a MS (Finance), M.Com ... Prior to joining Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd she has worked with Nirmal Bang Securities Pvt Ltd.

Their combined experience spans across equity research, portfolio management, and investment analysis, bringing valuable expertise to the fund's value-oriented investment approach.

About the Fund House (AMC)

Over 3 Decades of rich fund management experience, second oldest in the Indian MF Industry! Established in 1987, Canbank Mutual Fund was the asset management company (AMC) of Canara Bank. It is the second oldest mutual fund in India.

Partnership Structure:

In 2007, Canbank Mutual Fund offloaded 49% of its stake to Netherlands-based investment management firm Robeco Groep N.V. for Rs. 115 Crore to form the Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd. (CRAMC).

Current Scale & Performance:

- With its steady performance over the years, Canara Robeco MF has 47.13 lakh investors and an Asset Under Management (AUM) of INR 92,840 crores as of April 2024.

- Canara Robeco Mutual Fund AMC has 22 branches across India. As of FY 2017-18, the Canara Robeco AMC has a net income of Rs. 10915.37 lakh, a PBT of Rs. 3240.56 lakh and a PAT of Rs. 2270.50 lakh.

International Partnership:

Robeco Groep N.V. is a multinational asset management company established back in 1929. It was initially the asset management arm of Rabobank, a Dutch multinational banking and financial services company. Robeco Groep N.V. currently has 15 offices globally and employs more than 900 individuals. As of March 2024, it manages an AuM of Rs. 87069.50 Cr.

Should I Invest in Canara Robeco Value Fund?

Investment Suitability:

Warning: Do not invest in this, or any other value-oriented fund, if you need to redeem your investment in less than five years. This fund is best suited for investors with:

- Long-term investment horizon (minimum 5 years)

- High risk tolerance as the fund carries very high risk rating

- Belief in value investing philosophy

- Patience to wait for market recognition of undervalued stocks

Key Fund Metrics (as of latest available data):

- The AUM of Canara Robeco Value Fund, is ₹1237.27 crore.

- The expense ratio is 0.65%.

- The exit load is 1% if redeemed in 0-365 Days.

- The minimum investment required to start investing in Canara Robeco Value Fund - Regular Plan is ₹5,000 for the lump sum option and ₹1,000 for the SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) option.

Recent Performance:

- Canara Robeco Value Fund fund has generated a return of 8.48% in 1 year, 24.43% in 3 years

- Over the past 3 years, it has returned 18.88%, with an AUM of ₹1,208.76 crore. The 1-year return of 2.79% reflects market fluctuations, while the expense ratio of 0.66% ensures cost efficiency for investors seeking undervalued opportunities.

When you invest for five years or more, you can expect gains that comfortably beat the inflation rate as well as returns from fixed income options. But be prepared for ups and downs in your investment value along the way.

FAQs

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

The NAV changes daily based on market movements. You can check the latest NAV on Allvest platform or the official Canara Robeco website.

What is the AUM of Canara Robeco Value Fund?

The AUM of the fund is ₹1237 Cr. as per latest available data from April 2025.

What is the expense ratio of Canara Robeco Value Fund?

The expense ratio is 0.65%. This covers fund management fees and administrative costs.

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

Canara Robeco Value Fund Direct - Growth scheme return performance in last 1 year is -1.64%, in last 3 years is 76.15% and 92.00% since scheme launch.

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

Minimum SIP Investment is set to ₹1,000. for systematic investment plans.

How do I invest in Canara Robeco Value Fund?

You can invest through Allvest platform by completing KYC, selecting the fund, choosing SIP or lump sum option, and making payment via net banking or UPI.

How to start a SIP in Canara Robeco Value Fund?

Register on Allvest, complete your KYC verification, search for Canara Robeco Value Fund, select SIP option, set amount and frequency, then authorize the mandate.

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

Set up an auto-debit mandate through Allvest platform by linking your bank account and authorizing automatic monthly deductions for your SIP.

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

Log into your Allvest account, select the fund, choose partial or full redemption, specify amount, and submit request. Funds typically credit within 2-3 business days.