John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q1 2019)
As of Mar 31, 2019, 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 2019, the filing reported:
Increases - Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Adtalem Global Education Inc., Baidu, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., BOK Financial Corporation, and 32 more
Reductions - Acacia Research Corporation, iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., Aspen Aerogels, Inc., and 59 more
Complete Exits - Acuity Brands, Inc., iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF, iShares Russell Mid-cap Value E
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 2019
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Sell |
-62,340
|
|
Q1 2019
|
ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
|
Sell |
-14,803
|
|
Q1 2019
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-6,216
|
|
Q1 2019
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Sell |
-29,989
|
|
Q1 2019
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+2,389
|
|
Q1 2019
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
|
Sell |
-360,900
|
|
Q1 2019
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Buy |
+313
|
|
Q1 2019
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Sell |
-68,868
|
|
Q1 2019
|
AYI
Acuity Brands, Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-31,678
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Sell |
-12,242
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+106,748
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Buy |
+16,011
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Sell |
-637
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+12,170
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-120,018
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+18,177
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Sell |
-46,060
|
|
Q1 2019
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Sell |
-10,376
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Buy |
+10,350
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-38,365
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Sell |
-454,357
|
|
Q1 2019
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Sell |
-2,584
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Buy |
+19,904
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-141,729
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Sell |
-199,248
|
|
Q1 2019
|
CVU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
|
Sell |
-252,509
|
|
Q1 2019
|
DFS
Discover Financial Services
|
Sell |
-406
|
|
Q1 2019
|
DGX
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
|
Buy |
+39,709
|
|
Q1 2019
|
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
|
Buy |
+61,904
|
|
Q1 2019
|
EXPD
Expeditors International of Was
|
Sell |
-420
|
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