John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q1 2015)
As of Mar 31, 2015, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on May 14, 2026. The activity included new positions, additions to existing holdings, reductions, and complete exits, providing a clear view of how the portfolio evolved during the quarter.
During Q1 2015, the filing reported:
Increases - Accenture plc, Acacia Research Corporation, AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., ANSYS, Inc., and 59 more
Reductions - Azenta, Inc., CBRE Group Inc, Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc., Charles River Laboratories Inte, Capital Southwest Corporation, and 24 more
Complete Exits - iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF, Target Corporation
These updates highlight how the portfolio adjusted across different sectors and market conditions, offering insights into allocation shifts and investment trends.
| Date | Symbol | Type | Change Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q1 2015
|
ACN
Accenture plc
|
Buy |
+5,084
|
|
Q1 2015
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Buy |
+402,102
|
|
Q1 2015
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Buy |
+292,442
|
|
Q1 2015
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,127
|
|
Q1 2015
|
ANSS
ANSYS, Inc.
|
Buy |
+37,295
|
|
Q1 2015
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Buy |
+13,308
|
|
Q1 2015
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Buy |
+2,257,105
|
|
Q1 2015
|
AZTA
Azenta, Inc.
|
Sell |
-35,450
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BAP
Credicorp
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+43,318
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+227,753
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BEN
Franklin Resources, Inc.
|
Buy |
+86,233
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+95,176
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Buy |
+80,575
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Buy |
+100
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Buy |
+288,884
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+10,298
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Buy |
+274,999
|
|
Q1 2015
|
BTI
British American Tobacco Indus
|
Buy |
+8,620
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-83,404
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CME
CME Group Inc.
|
Buy |
+2,240
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Buy |
+498,733
|
|
Q1 2015
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Buy |
+111
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Sell |
-178,184
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-245,610
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,371
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Sell |
-17,248
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CVS
CVS Health Corporation
|
Sell |
-9,580
|
|
Q1 2015
|
CVU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,700
|
|
Q1 2015
|
DGX
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
|
Buy |
+129,450
|
|
Q1 2015
|
EXPD
Expeditors International of Was
|
Sell |
-40,445
|
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