John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2018)
As of Dec 31, 2018, 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 Q4 2018, the filing reported:
New Buys - iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF, iShares Russell Mid-cap Value E, Knowles Corporation, Masco Corporation, Molson Coors Beverage Company
Increases - iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Brinks Company (The), Baidu, Inc., BOK Financial Corporation, and 30 more
Reductions - AFLAC Incorporated, AstroNova, Inc., Aspen Aerogels, Inc., Adtalem Global Education Inc., American Express Company, and 57 more
Complete Exits - Cars.com Inc., Barrick Gold Corporation
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q4 2018
|
ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
|
Buy |
+13,365
|
|
Q4 2018
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-575,209
|
|
Q4 2018
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Sell |
-89,262
|
|
Q4 2018
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+135,128
|
|
Q4 2018
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
|
Sell |
-12,709
|
|
Q4 2018
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Sell |
-232,801
|
|
Q4 2018
|
AXP
American Express Company
|
Sell |
-515,139
|
|
Q4 2018
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell |
-70,847
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+124,992
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+119,660
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Sell |
-8,323
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Sell |
-2,425
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+334,889
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-365,002
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Sell |
-1,759
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Sell |
-132,771
|
|
Q4 2018
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Buy |
+38,759
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Sell |
-71,907
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CARS
Cars.com Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-253,959
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-27,372
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Sell |
-438,450
|
|
Q4 2018
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Sell |
-452
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Sell |
-110,514
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-265,795
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Sell |
-171,029
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Sell |
-139,611
|
|
Q4 2018
|
CVU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
|
Sell |
-30,980
|
|
Q4 2018
|
DFS
Discover Financial Services
|
Sell |
-826
|
|
Q4 2018
|
DGX
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
|
Buy |
+93,781
|
|
Q4 2018
|
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
|
Buy |
+118,901
|
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