John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q3 2019)
As of Sep 30, 2019, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on May 14, 2026. 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 Q3 2019, the filing reported:
New Buys - None reported
Increases - AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Adtalem Global Education Inc., Brinks Company (The), and 41 more
Reductions - Aspen Aerogels, Inc., AXT Inc, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., The Bank of New York Mellon Cor, Brady Corporation, and 52 more
Complete Exits - Expeditors International of Was, Occidental Petroleum Corporatio, Southern Company (The)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q3 2019
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Buy |
+5,200
|
|
Q3 2019
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Buy |
+52,853
|
|
Q3 2019
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+129,170
|
|
Q3 2019
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
|
Sell |
-235,486
|
|
Q3 2019
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Buy |
+15,510
|
|
Q3 2019
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell |
-25,952
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+32,954
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+230,768
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Sell |
-7,146
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Sell |
-78
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+204,698
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-544,061
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+10,340
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Buy |
+105,787
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Buy |
+8,285
|
|
Q3 2019
|
BX
Blackstone Inc.
|
Sell |
-311,208
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Buy |
+4
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-46,200
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Sell |
-719,599
|
|
Q3 2019
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Sell |
-48,057
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Sell |
-322,785
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Buy |
+26,090
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Sell |
-21,739
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Sell |
-372,959
|
|
Q3 2019
|
CVU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
|
Sell |
-163,330
|
|
Q3 2019
|
DGX
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
|
Buy |
+11,054
|
|
Q3 2019
|
ENZ
Enzo Biochem, Inc.
|
Buy |
+702,698
|
|
Q3 2019
|
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
|
Buy |
+214,549
|
|
Q3 2019
|
EQC
Equity
|
Buy |
+44,994
|
|
Q3 2019
|
EXPD
Expeditors International of Was
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-21,033
|
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