Canara Robeco Value Fund NFO launched

Canara Robeco Mutual Fund is coming out with a NFO in the form of Canara Robeco Value Fund.

Canara Robeco Value Fund as the name suggests, would be a value fund.

The fund would be open for subscription from August 13, 2021 to August 27, 2021.

NFO details for Canara Robeco Value Fund

Scheme Opens	13/08/2021
Scheme Closes	27/08/2021
Fund Manager	Mr. Vishal Mishra
Benchmark	S & P BSE 500 (TRI)
Minimum Investment	5,000
Fund Category	Value
Exit Load	1% if redeemed within a year

Canara Robeco Value Fund would be an open - ended value fund that would be predominantly following value investing in equity and equity related instruments.

Canara Robeco Value Fund Investment Objectives

The investment objective of the fund is to attain long term growth while investing applying predominantly a value style in equity and equity related instruments.

There is no guarantee that the investment objectives of the scheme would be achieved.

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Canara Robeco Value Fund Allocation

The asset allocation for the fund would be something like this

Asset Class	Minimum %	Maximum %
Equity and Equity Related instruments	65	100
Debt and Money market instruments	0	35
Units issues by REITS and InvITs	0	10
Units of MF Schemes	0	5
Equity Exchange Traded Funds	0	10

The above figures are only indicative and not fixed, the fund managers have the liberty to move across the asset classes depending upon prevailing market conditions as long as they remain within the mandate permitted.

The fund can also invest in REITs and InvITs if so desired.

Canara Robeco Value Fund Options

Canara Robeco Value mutual fund provides investors with the following two options

Growth: This option is most suited for investors who are not seeking dividends or who are not dependent on mutual fund dividends as a source of monthly income and would rather see their capital appreciate.

Income Distribution cum capital withdrawal :This option is most suited for investors who are seeking dividends or who are dependent on mutual fund dividends as a source of monthly income and are not looking for capital appreciation.

In case you do not opt for a particular option between growth and income distribution cum capital withdrawal option then the default option would be growth.

What is a Value fund?

A value fund is one in which more allocation is made towards stocks that are trading lower to their intrinsic value.

In a value mutual fund, valuation is more important than price.

There is no restriction with any caps so value mutual funds can move anywhere as much as they like.

It invests in companies it feels are presently very attractively prices but with strong fundamentals.

Unlike other equity mutual funds, a value fund does not have a buy and hold strategy but rather a buy and sell strategy.

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How does a value fund work?

A value fund is on the lookout for companies:

That are going through a temporary difficult period and thereby trading at prices way below their intrinsic value.

That are going through management changes.

That are emerging and can be seen as challenging the status quo in the near future and trading at attractive valuations.

That are trading at the bottom due to the cyclical nature of their business.

The one common requisite for all companies though is that they need to be fundamentally strong.

Features of Canara Robeco Value Fund

The fund would follow a value investing strategy.

The fund would invest in all sectors with a bias for undervalued companies.

It will be on the lookout for companies which are trading at a discount to their intrinsic value.

This intrinsic value strategy would mean that the fund would look at the overreaction of companies to short term developments in companies and sectors and try to take advantage of such opportunities.

What is Intrinsic Value investing?

There is a massive difference between value and price.

Prices are determined by market factors.

Value on other hand is the true potential of a company, it can either be undervalued, overvalued or appropriately priced.

Intrinsic means anything that is natural and inherent.

Intrinsic value investing means buying companies at a price lower than their intrinsic value.

It involves keeping a margin of safety and taking advantage of market volatility.

Who can consider Canara Robeco Value fund?

Investors who are seeking value investing and have the patience to sit tight across various market cycles.

Investors looking for a fund with a higher risk adjusted returns.

Investors with a minimum time horizon of 3 years.

Investors looking for under valued businesses and portfolio diversification.

How will Canara Robeco value fund function?

Canara Robeco Value fund will look out for companies that:

Have a strong management in place.

Have already demonstrated strong earnings.

Have potential to continue strong earnings in the future as well.

Have simple businesses that are easy to understand.

Have little to no debt.

A contra or a value fund should never be your first scheme when you start investing in mutual funds.

Most investors look for value and contra funds more out of fear of missing out on a mutual fund scheme rather than truly being aware of whether these funds are adding anything new to their existing portfolio.

Diversification is more about understanding the functioning and purpose of a scheme rather than the number of schemes you hold.

Do not invest in such schemes only because you can, invest cause you know how they work and whether they would work for your goals.

Who can invest in Canara Robeco Value Fund?

The following persons are eligible and may apply for Subscription to the Unit(s) of the Scheme:

Resident adult individuals either singly or jointly (not exceeding three) or on an Anyone or Survivor basis;

Minor (as the first and the sole holder only) through a natural guardian (i.e. father or mother, as the case may be) or a court appointed legal guardian. There shall not be any joint holding with minor investments;

Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) / Persons of Indian origin (PIOs) / Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) residing abroad on repatriation basis or on non-repatriation basis;

Such other category of person(s) permitted to make investments and as may be specified by the AMC / Trustee from time to time.

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