John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q2 2020)
As of Jun 30, 2020, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on Aug 14, 2020. 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 2020, the filing reported:
New Buys - Credicorp, Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., NetApp, Inc., Novo Nordisk A/S, RF Industries, Ltd., and 3 more
Increases - Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Brinks Company (The), Baidu, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, BOK Financial Corporation, and 40 more
Reductions - Acacia Research Corporation, AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., Adtalem Global Education Inc., AXT Inc, and 55 more
Complete Exits - Booking Holdings Inc. Common St, Blackstone Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, Quest Diagnostics Incorporated, Fair Isaac Corporation, and 6 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 2020
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Sell |
-469,320
|
|
Q2 2020
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-184,496
|
|
Q2 2020
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Sell |
-88,895
|
|
Q2 2020
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+90,135
|
|
Q2 2020
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Sell |
-4,307
|
|
Q2 2020
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell |
-425
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BAP
Credicorp
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+83,925
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+166,991
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+596,360
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Sell |
-86,128
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Sell |
-2,600
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BKNG
Booking Holdings Inc. Common St
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-1,125
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
|
Buy |
+221,890
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+147,704
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-44,307
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+149,269
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Sell |
-68,180
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Sell |
-79,570
|
|
Q2 2020
|
BX
Blackstone Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-274,046
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Sell |
-33,354
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Buy |
+238,739
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CCL
Carnival Corporation
|
Sell |
-485,697
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CHKP
Check Point
|
Buy |
+181,537
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Sell |
-373,184
|
|
Q2 2020
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-13,061
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Sell |
-301,782
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-60,977
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Buy |
+9,333
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
|
Buy |
+3,031
|
|
Q2 2020
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Buy |
+6,164
|
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