John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q2 2016)
According to the SEC 13F filed on Aug 14, 2026, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio showed several notable changes in holdings as of quarter-end Jun 30, 2016. 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 Q2 2016, the filing reported:
Increases - Accenture plc, Acacia Research Corporation, ANSYS, Inc., ArcBest Corporation, American Express Company, and 49 more
Reductions - AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., AXT Inc, Brinks Company (The), Franklin Resources, Inc., and 45 more
Complete Exits - Newell Brands Inc., Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q2 2016
|
ACN
Accenture plc
|
Buy |
+308
|
|
Q2 2016
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Buy |
+59,516
|
|
Q2 2016
|
ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+37,170
|
|
Q2 2016
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-125,727
|
|
Q2 2016
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Sell |
-171,671
|
|
Q2 2016
|
ANSS
ANSYS, Inc.
|
Buy |
+76,094
|
|
Q2 2016
|
ARCB
ArcBest Corporation
|
Buy |
+3,300
|
|
Q2 2016
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Buy |
+165,556
|
|
Q2 2016
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell |
-802,124
|
|
Q2 2016
|
AZTA
Azenta, Inc.
|
Buy |
+36,500
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Sell |
-179,987
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BEN
Franklin Resources, Inc.
|
Sell |
-11,818
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+95,974
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Sell |
-23,641
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+6,600
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-605,858
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+7,526
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Buy |
+47,053
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BTI
British American Tobacco Indus
|
Buy |
+9,593
|
|
Q2 2016
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,212,551
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Buy |
+186,953
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CFR
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc.
|
Buy |
+571
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Buy |
+394,251
|
|
Q2 2016
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Buy |
+23,136
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Buy |
+15,942
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CRAI
CRA International,Inc.
|
Buy |
+4,200
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-202,825
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Sell |
-113,188
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Buy |
+356,181
|
|
Q2 2016
|
CVU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
|
Buy |
+61,651
|
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