John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q1 2021)
As of Mar 31, 2021, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on May 14, 2021. 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 2021, the filing reported:
Increases - AFLAC Incorporated, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Adtalem Global Education Inc., Astrazeneca PLC, Credicorp, and 45 more
Reductions - iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, Alico, Inc., AstroNova, Inc., Baidu, Inc., The Bank of New York Mellon Cor, and 51 more
Complete Exits - Acacia Research Corporation, Foot Locker, Inc., Intercontinental Exchange Inc., iShares Russell Mid-cap Value E, Nordstrom, Inc., and 1 more
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 2021
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-122,189
|
|
Q1 2021
|
ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
|
Sell |
-12,899
|
|
Q1 2021
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Buy |
+75,100
|
|
Q1 2021
|
ALCO
Alico, Inc.
|
Sell |
-30,364
|
|
Q1 2021
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Sell |
-242,043
|
|
Q1 2021
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+34,149
|
|
Q1 2021
|
APA
APA Corporation
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+428,684
|
|
Q1 2021
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Buy |
+551,721
|
|
Q1 2021
|
AXTA
Axalta
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+4,796,899
|
|
Q1 2021
|
AZN
Astrazeneca PLC
|
Buy |
+385
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BAP
Credicorp
|
Buy |
+122,431
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+35,963
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Sell |
-487,445
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,990
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Sell |
-3,300
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
|
Buy |
+445,836
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+527,187
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-500
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Sell |
-182,252
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Buy |
+448,937
|
|
Q1 2021
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Sell |
-153,527
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Buy |
+189,899
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-19,268
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CHKP
Check Point
|
Buy |
+157,182
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Sell |
-706,356
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Sell |
-608,726
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CRAI
CRA International,Inc.
|
Sell |
-32,341
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-1,793
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Sell |
-1,000
|
|
Q1 2021
|
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
|
Sell |
-1,810
|
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