{"id":224202,"date":"2026-08-31T14:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:38:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-08-31T14:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T08:38:07","slug":"canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Review 2026: NAV, Returns, Portfolio &#038; Should You Invest?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a> has a NAV of \u20b946.6 as of 28 Aug 2026 and a scheme AUM of \u20b914,230 Cr. Its 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 11.97%, 14.64% and 17.33%, respectively, and the fund sits in the High Risk bucket.<\/p>\n<p>Our view is that this is a small-cap fund for investors who can stay patient through sharper swings. The long-term return profile is solid, the portfolio is heavily tilted toward small caps, and the recent 1-year performance is less forceful than several peer funds and the benchmark in parts of the shorter window.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Performance\" title=\"Performance\">Performance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Canara_Rob_Small_Cap\" title=\"Should you BUY or HOLD Canara Rob Small Cap?\">Should you BUY or HOLD Canara Rob Small Cap?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Peer_comparison\" title=\"Peer comparison\">Peer comparison<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\" title=\"Portfolio: where your money goes\">Portfolio: where your money goes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Who_should_invest\" title=\"Who should invest\">Who should invest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Tax_and_exit_load\" title=\"Tax and exit load\">Tax and exit load<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Bottom_line\" title=\"Bottom line\">Bottom line<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\" title=\"Explore mutual funds with Univest\">Explore mutual funds with Univest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/blogs-2\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-direct-growth-review-2026\/#RIA_disclosure\" title=\"RIA disclosure\">RIA disclosure<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quick_facts\"><\/span>Quick facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Particulars<\/th>\n<th>Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>NAV<\/td>\n<td>\u20b946.6<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>AUM<\/td>\n<td>\u20b914,230 Cr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Expense Ratio<\/td>\n<td>0.46%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Launch Date<\/td>\n<td>15 February 2019<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Min SIP<\/td>\n<td>\u20b91,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Risk Category<\/td>\n<td>High Risk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Benchmark<\/td>\n<td>Nifty Small Cap<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Category<\/td>\n<td>Equity<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Exit Load<\/td>\n<td>1% on units sold within 1 year; nil after 1 year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Fund Managers<\/td>\n<td>Pranav Gokhale, Shridatta Bhandwaldar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund is managed by Pranav Gokhale and Shridatta Bhandwaldar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance\"><\/span>Performance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Period<\/th>\n<th>Fund return<\/th>\n<th>Benchmark return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>1M<\/td>\n<td>2.87%<\/td>\n<td>3.22%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3M<\/td>\n<td>10.37%<\/td>\n<td>9.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>1Y<\/td>\n<td>11.97%<\/td>\n<td>9.42%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>3Y<\/td>\n<td>14.64%<\/td>\n<td>15.13%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>5Y<\/td>\n<td>17.33%<\/td>\n<td>15.87%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The fund has been mixed in the short run. Over 1 month, it trailed the benchmark slightly, but over 3 months it moved ahead. That pattern suggests the recent path has not been one straight line, even though the overall direction remained positive.<\/p>\n<p>The longer stretch is more important for a small-cap fund, and here the picture is steadier. The 3-year return is close to the benchmark, while the 5-year return is ahead of it. That tells us the strategy has been able to build wealth over time, but without a large cushion over the benchmark across every period.<\/p>\n<p>The 1-year return also stands above the benchmark, which helps offset the softer 3-year reading. Our view is that the fund\u2019s return pattern shows recovery and compounding, but not in a smooth manner. Investors should expect the journey to be uneven, especially because the portfolio is built around small caps rather than a broader, more stable mix.<\/p>\n<p>The time pattern also points to a fund that can absorb short-term pressure and then recover. That is useful for long holding periods, but it also means the fund may not suit investors who want a calmer experience from month to month. Relative to the benchmark, the recent and medium-term numbers are close enough to show discipline, while the 5-year edge suggests the fund has still created value over a full cycle.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-mf-premium-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;background:#f7faff\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_you_BUY_or_HOLD_Canara_Rob_Small_Cap\"><\/span>Should you BUY or HOLD Canara Rob Small Cap?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A fund&#8217;s past returns alone don&#8217;t tell you whether you should buy it today or continue holding it.<\/p>\n<p>The right decision depends on factors such as your current allocation, purchase price, risk profile, investment horizon and the role this fund plays in your overall portfolio.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Already holding Canara Rob Small Cap? Thinking of investing now?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Get your portfolio analysed for FREE by SEBI-registered Investment Adviser (RIA) through Univest MF Premium<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_comparison\"><\/span>Peer comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fund<\/th>\n<th>1Y return<\/th>\n<th>3Y return<\/th>\n<th>5Y return<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/canara-rob-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>11.97%<\/td>\n<td>14.64%<\/td>\n<td>17.33%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/trustmf-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">TRUSTMF Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>36.38%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/bank-of-india-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Bank of India Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>31.70%<\/td>\n<td>23.70%<\/td>\n<td>21.72%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/motilal-oswal-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Motilal Oswal Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>28.44%<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<td>Data not available<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/union-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">Union Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>27.82%<\/td>\n<td>19.17%<\/td>\n<td>19.11%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/mutual-funds\/iti-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\">ITI Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan<\/a><\/td>\n<td>26.42%<\/td>\n<td>27.04%<\/td>\n<td>20.77%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>This assessment is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639.<\/p>\n<p>The fund\u2019s 1-year return is far below the strongest peer numbers in this set, which makes the recent showing look modest in comparison. At the same time, its 3-year and 5-year figures are more balanced, with the 5-year return standing near the middle of the available peer range and the 3-year return lagging some of the stronger long-term figures.<\/p>\n<p>That split matters. The short-term view suggests the fund has not matched the faster recent pace of several peers, while the longer-term view is more even and, in the 5-year frame, reasonably competitive. So the peer comparison tells two different stories: the fund has been less forceful recently, but its longer horizon still looks workable for a small-cap allocation.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<div class=\"univest-peer-login-cta\" style=\"margin:20px 0;padding:16px 18px;border:1px solid #d8e3f0;border-radius:8px;background:#f7faff\">\n<p style=\"margin:0\"><strong>Want to know more?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\">Log in to Univest<\/a> for more mutual fund insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Portfolio_where_your_money_goes\"><\/span>Portfolio: where your money goes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By market-cap mix, the fund has 11.6% in large caps, 13.91% in mid caps, 70.98% in small caps and 3.5% in other holdings. This is clearly a small-cap-led portfolio, so the fund\u2019s behaviour is likely to be shaped more by smaller companies than by the larger part of the market.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<th>Weight<\/th>\n<th>Top holdings<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>FINANCE<\/td>\n<td>24.49%<\/td>\n<td>MULTI COMMODITY EXCHANGE OF INDIA LTD (11.85%), ANAND RATHI WEALTH LTD (3.95%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BANK<\/td>\n<td>13.06%<\/td>\n<td>CITY UNION BANK LTD (6.91%), KARUR VYSYA BANK LTD (1.56%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>HEALTHCARE<\/td>\n<td>8.74%<\/td>\n<td>METROPOLIS HEALTHCARE LTD (3.5%), AJANTA PHARMA LTD (1.02%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>BUSINESS SERVICES<\/td>\n<td>8.24%<\/td>\n<td>COMPUTER AGE MANAGEMENT SERVICES LTD (6.67%), SAGILITY LTD (0.93%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAPITAL GOODS<\/td>\n<td>5.17%<\/td>\n<td>GE VERNOVA T&amp;D INDIA LTD (1.43%), V-GUARD INDUSTRIES LTD (0.86%)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The sector mix is concentrated enough to matter, but not so narrow that one theme dominates every rupee. Finance is the largest allocation at 24.49%, and it is materially above the next sector, Bank, at 13.06%. That gap suggests finance is likely to have a greater influence on the fund\u2019s behaviour than any other sector.<\/p>\n<p>Within finance, the largest single holding is Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd at 11.85%, which gives that sector extra importance in day-to-day moves. Banking, healthcare and business services add further layers, but they are all smaller than finance and therefore may have a secondary effect on performance. The overall structure shows a portfolio that is still very much tied to small-cap behaviour, with sector leadership concentrated in a few areas rather than spread evenly across the market.<\/p>\n<p>For investors, the practical takeaway is that this is not a broad market proxy. The small-cap share is high, the finance sleeve is meaningful, and the fund can therefore move sharply when small-cap sentiment or financials-driven themes change. That can help returns in strong phases, but it can also add volatility when the market turns cautious.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_should_invest\"><\/span>Who should invest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This fund fits investors who can tolerate high volatility and hold through uneven performance cycles. The High Risk label, the 70.98% small-cap exposure and the recent swings in shorter-period returns all point to a product that can move sharply in both directions.<\/p>\n<p>A long investment horizon is important here. The 5-year return is stronger than the 3-year return and also ahead of the benchmark, so the fund looks more suitable for investors who can give the strategy time to work rather than react to every weak patch. The main trade-off is clear: higher upside potential over time, but with a rougher ride and less consistency along the way.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tax_and_exit_load\"><\/span>Tax and exit load<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Holding period<\/th>\n<th>Tax rate<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held less than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>20%<\/td>\n<td>Short-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Units held more than 1 year<\/td>\n<td>12.5%<\/td>\n<td>Long-term capital gains tax<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Exit load:<\/strong> 1% if units are sold within 1 year; nil after 1 year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mf-source-date\"><small>Source data date: as of 28 Aug 2026<\/small><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>What is the current NAV of Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?<\/strong><br \/>Its current NAV is \u20b946.6 as of 28 Aug 2026.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?<\/strong><br \/>The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 11.97%, 14.64% and 17.33%.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does the fund compare with the benchmark?<\/strong><br \/>It is ahead of the benchmark over 1 year and 5 years, but slightly behind over 3 years. That pattern suggests a fairly balanced long-term record with some short-term variation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the minimum SIP amount?<\/strong><br \/>The minimum SIP amount is \u20b91,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How risky is this fund?<\/strong><br \/>It is classified as High Risk. The portfolio is led by small caps, so the fund can be more volatile than diversified equity options.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Who manages the fund?<\/strong><br \/>The fund is managed by Pranav Gokhale and Shridatta Bhandwaldar.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bottom_line\"><\/span>Bottom line<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan has a steadier long-term shape than its recent short-term pace suggests. The 5-year return is ahead of the benchmark, while the 3-year figure is slightly behind and the 1-year number is more moderate than several peers. With 70.98% in small caps and finance as the largest sector, the fund is built for investors who can accept volatility in exchange for long-horizon growth potential. It looks most suitable for patient investors who want small-cap exposure and can tolerate uneven stretches along the way.<\/p>\n<p class=\"univest-posted-at\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#666;margin:20px 0 8px\">Published on 31 August 2026 at 2:06 PM IST<\/p>\n<section class=\"univest-login-cta\" style=\"margin:28px 0;padding:24px;border-radius:10px;background:#eef5ff;border:1px solid #cddff7;text-align:center\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Explore_mutual_funds_with_Univest\"><\/span>Explore mutual funds with Univest<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Review mutual fund data, compare performance and explore fund insights on Univest.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/univest.in\/user\/log-in\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:11px 20px;border-radius:6px;background:#1f4e79;color:#fff !important;text-decoration:none;font-weight:700\">Explore Univest<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"univest-disclaimer\">\n<h2 style=\"font-weight:700\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RIA_disclosure\"><\/span>RIA disclosure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Mutual fund investments are subject to market risks. Read all scheme-related documents carefully before investing. This review is prepared by Uniapps Investment Adviser Pvt. Ltd. (earlier known as Uniapps Global Research Pvt. Ltd.) under SEBI Registered Investment Adviser registration INA000017639 for general informational purposes and is not personalized investment advice.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"InvestmentFund\",\"name\":\"Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan\",\"identifier\":\"canara-rob-small-cap-fund-g-direct-plan\",\"category\":\"Equity\",\"dateCreated\":\"15 Feb 2019\",\"isAccessibleForFree\":true,\"additionalProperty\":[{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"NAV\",\"value\":46.6,\"valueReference\":\"as of 28 Aug 2026\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"AUM\",\"value\":\"14230 Cr\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Expense Ratio\",\"value\":\"0.46\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Benchmark\",\"value\":\"Nifty Small Cap\"},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"1Y Return\",\"value\":11.9654},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"3Y Return\",\"value\":14.6378},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"5Y Return\",\"value\":17.3291},{\"@type\":\"PropertyValue\",\"name\":\"Fund Managers\",\"value\":\"Pranav Gokhale, Shridatta Bhandwaldar\"}]}<\/script><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the current NAV of Canara Rob Small Cap Fund Direct Growth Plan?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Its current NAV is \u20b946.6 as of 28 Aug 2026.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What are the 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The fund\u2019s 1-year, 3-year and 5-year returns are 11.97%, 14.64% and 17.33%.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How does the fund compare with the benchmark?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It is ahead of the benchmark over 1 year and 5 years, but slightly behind over 3 years. 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