Canara Robeco Focused Fund
This is the Regular plan of Canara Robeco Focused Fund — bought through a distributor, whose commission is paid out of its expense ratio. Income is retained in the fund, so it shows up as NAV rather than as a payout.
Performance
Scorecard
★★★★☆4/5 vs 27 Focused Fund peers- Performance 60%
- Risk 15%
- Cost 10%
- Downside 15%
How this is computed
Each verdict is computed from this fund's own metrics against its sub-category — the number behind it is shown, not a black-box rating. The stars weight the same ground 60/15/10/15 (performance/risk/cost/downside) across every fund in the peer group. Ranked within Focused Fund (same plan and option).
3Y CAGR +9.94% · ranks 14 of 27 Focused Funds
Volatility 13.7% vs 14.6% category avg
2.2% expense vs 2.3% category avg
100% of rolling 3Y windows were positive
Strengths & concerns
Generated from this fund's own numbers against its sub-category — each point names the figure behind it.
Strengths
- Consistent — positive in 100% of rolling 3-year windows
Concerns
- Trails the Focused Fund average on 1M/3M/6M/1Y — 1Y by 6.43pp
- 3-year return (+9.94%) trails the Focused Fund average (+10.46%)
- Ranks #25 of 28 on 1-year return in its Focused Fund cohort
Key Metrics
Scheme Info
DefinitionsPeriod returns (<1Y, absolute — not annualized)
DefinitionsAnnualized returns (≥1Y — CAGR)
DefinitionsAdvanced metrics — risk and benchmark ratios
Fund vs category average (Focused Fund)
| Period | Fund | Category avg. | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M abs | -5.54% | -4.71% | -0.83% |
| 3M abs | -4.87% | -3.09% | -1.78% |
| 6M abs | +4.87% | +10.15% | -5.28% |
| 1Y CAGR | -6.46% | -0.03% | -6.43% |
| 3Y CAGR | +9.94% | +10.46% | -0.52% |
| 5Y CAGR | +9.16% | +9.04% | +0.12% |
Category average across peers in Focused Fund (up to 27 funds with data), same plan and option, excluding this fund. Under-1-year figures are absolute; 1Y and beyond are annualised (CAGR).
Not sure what a figure means? The glossary explains every metric, and the methodology shows the formulas.
Category rank
Vs 27 peers in Focused Fund
Backtest this fund
What a SIP or one-time investment would have grown to over this fund’s real NAV history.
60 monthly installments of ₹10,000 into Canara Robeco Focused Fund, valued at the latest NAV. XIRR annualizes for each installment’s timing.
Calendar-year returns
What the fund actually returned in each year, not the smoothed average.
| Year | Fund | Nifty 500 TRI | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026part | -8.41% | -7.18% | -1.23% | |
| 2025 | +6.23% | +7.94% | -1.71% | |
| 2024 | +23.54% | +16.43% | +7.11% | |
| 2023 | +23.44% | +27.43% | -3.99% | |
| 2022 | +1.61% | +4.34% | -2.73% | |
| 2021part | +22.58% | — | — |
January–December, from this fund's NAV history. Absolute return, not annualised. “part” marks a year the fund didn't run end to end — its first year, the current year so far, or one it stopped reporting in; those years show no benchmark comparison.
Taxation
Taxed as equityThis is an equity-oriented fund (≥65% in Indian equities), so gains get the concessional capital-gains rates below — they do not add to your income-tax slab.
Flat, on the whole gain
On gains above ₹1.25 L per financial year
Applies to capital gains on redemption. Excludes IDCW/dividend tax, STT, surcharge and cess, and pre-2018 equity grandfathering. For research only — consult a tax advisor before filing.
Asset allocation
As on 31 Aug 2026 · AMC disclosure- Equity95.11%
- Cash & Equivalents4.84%
- Debt0.05%
Fund size over time
Quarterly average AUM · AMFIAt or near its largest, ₹2,771Cr in January - March 2026. Size matters most where the mandate is narrow — a large small-cap or a very large flexi-cap book is harder to move without moving the price.
Net flow is an estimate: AMFI publishes a quarterly average AUM, not a closing balance, and it covers every plan and option of this scheme together, so it is a read on direction and rough size rather than a cash-flow statement.
AMC Profile
Canara Robeco Mutual Fund is a joint venture between Canara Bank and Robeco, the Dutch asset manager. It traces back to Canbank Mutual Fund, set up in 1987 as one of India's first fund houses, and is known for a conservative, quality-biased equity approach.
Fund Managers
SBShridatta BhandwaldarStart date not disclosed
Head – Equities
B.E M.M.S (Finance)
Over 18 years of experience Details: November 01, 2025 to till date Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited: Chief Investment Officer – Equities October 2019 to October 2025 Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited: Head – Equities July 2016 to September 2019 Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Limited: Fund Manager July 2012 to June 2016 SBI Pension Funds Pvt Ltd.: Head – Research/Portfolio Manager October 2009 to June 2012 Heritage India Advisory Pvt Ltd.: Senior Equity Analyst January 2008 to September 2009 Motilal Oswal Securities: Research Analyst April 2006 to December 2008 MF Global Securities: Research Associate
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AKAmit KadamStart date not disclosed
Fund Manager – Equities
BE (Electronics), MMS (Finance)
Over 15 years of experience Details: April 2024 to Till Date Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd.: Fund Manager – Equities October 2021 to April 2024 Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd.: Assistant Fund Manager – Equities September 2018 to September 2021 Canara Robeco Asset Management Company Ltd. - Research Analyst June 2013 to September 2018 LIC Mutual Fund Asset Management Ltd. - Research Analyst June 2010 to June 2013 Sykes and Ray Equities (I) Ltd. - Research Analyst
Fund manager, benchmark and dealing terms from this scheme's SEBI-filed Scheme Information Document on AMFI. Each manager's qualifications and role are reconciled across every filing this fund house makes for them, including its Statement of Additional Information. Total AUM via AMFI.
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Returns and risk are computed from NAV history and may differ slightly from other portals due to methodology (rolling vs point-to-point, dividend treatment). For research only — not investment advice.
About Focused funds
Focused funds hold a concentrated portfolio of at most 30 stocks. Higher conviction can mean higher returns, but a few positions carry more of the outcome — so more concentration risk.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAV of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?
As of 05 Oct 2026, the NAV of Canara Robeco Focused Fund is ₹18.74 per unit. NAV (net asset value) is the fund's per-unit price, published once each business day.
What returns has Canara Robeco Focused Fund delivered?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund has returned -6.46% over 1 year, +9.94% per year over 3 years, +9.16% per year over 5 years and +12.09% per year since inception. Figures beyond one year are annualised (CAGR) and are computed from AMFI NAV history, so they may differ slightly from other portals.
What is the expense ratio of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund charges an expense ratio of 2.18% per year. This annual fee is already deducted from the NAV, so the returns you see are net of it.
What are the top holdings of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund's largest holdings are ICICI Bank Ltd (9.2%), HDFC Bank Ltd (6.4%), Max Healthcare Institute Ltd (4.4%), Reliance Industries Ltd (4.2%) and Eternal Ltd (4.1%). Holdings are disclosed monthly and change over time.
How risky is Canara Robeco Focused Fund?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund is rated very high on SEBI's risk-o-meter, its trailing-3Y volatility (annualised) is 13.7% and its worst peak-to-trough fall in our sample was -18.7%. Higher volatility means the NAV swings more; the drawdown shows how far it has fallen from a peak historically.
What does the Sharpe ratio of 0.25 mean?
The Sharpe ratio is return earned per unit of total risk, above a 6.5% risk-free rate. Canara Robeco Focused Fund's 0.25 means it has rewarded its volatility with excess return. Higher is better.
What is the benchmark of Canara Robeco Focused Fund?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund is benchmarked against the BSE 500 TRI. Its alpha and beta on this page are measured against that index.
Who manages Canara Robeco Focused Fund?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund is managed by Shridatta Bhandwaldar and Amit Kadam at Canara Robeco.
How is Canara Robeco Focused Fund taxed?
Canara Robeco Focused Fund is an equity-oriented fund, so its capital gains get concessional rates: short-term gains (units held under 1 year) are taxed at 20%, and long-term gains (held 1 year or more) at 12.5% above a ₹1.25 lakh per-year exemption. These rates apply on redemption and don't add to your income-tax slab.