John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q2 2017)
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, 2017. 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 2017, the filing reported:
New Buys - Adtalem Global Education Inc., Acuity Brands, Inc., Cars.com Inc., F5, Inc., InterDigital, Inc., and 3 more
Increases - Accenture plc, Acacia Research Corporation, American Express Company, Baidu, Inc., BOK Financial Corporation, and 43 more
Reductions - iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., Aspen Aerogels, Inc., AXT Inc, and 58 more
Complete Exits - ANSYS, Inc., Azenta, Inc., The Cheesecake Factory Incorpor, iShares Inc iShares MSCI Switze, iShares MSCI, and 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q2 2017
|
ACN
Accenture plc
|
Buy |
+1,912
|
|
Q2 2017
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Buy |
+584
|
|
Q2 2017
|
ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
|
Sell |
-9,030
|
|
Q2 2017
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-21,539
|
|
Q2 2017
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Sell |
-133,772
|
|
Q2 2017
|
ANSS
ANSYS, Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-82,060
|
|
Q2 2017
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
|
Sell |
-389,875
|
|
Q2 2017
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+2,064,263
|
|
Q2 2017
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Buy |
+29,928
|
|
Q2 2017
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell |
-190,409
|
|
Q2 2017
|
AYI
Acuity Brands, Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+8,486
|
|
Q2 2017
|
AZTA
Azenta, Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-323,510
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Sell |
-309,643
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BEN
Franklin Resources, Inc.
|
Sell |
-312,951
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+87,463
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Sell |
-100,123
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Sell |
-27
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+240,788
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-262,371
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+40,884
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Sell |
-90,822
|
|
Q2 2017
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Sell |
-21,387
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Sell |
-85,314
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CAKE
The Cheesecake Factory Incorpor
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-45,115
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CARS
Cars.com Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+339,686
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-8,935
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CHD
Church & Dwight Company, Inc.
|
Buy |
+1,017
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CME
CME Group Inc.
|
Buy |
+4,254
|
|
Q2 2017
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Sell |
-102,802
|
|
Q2 2017
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Buy |
+45,082
|
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