John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q1 2021)
According to the SEC 13F filed on May 14, 2021, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio showed several notable changes in holdings as of quarter-end Mar 31, 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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