John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2019)
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 Dec 31, 2019. 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 2019, the filing reported:
New Buys - Carnival Corporation, Evercore Inc., InterDigital, Inc., iShares Russell 2000 ETF, Paramount Global
Increases - AstroNova, Inc., Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Adtalem Global Education Inc., Brinks Company (The), Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., and 42 more
Reductions - Acacia Research Corporation, AFLAC Incorporated, AXT Inc, Baidu, Inc., Brady Corporation, and 50 more
Complete Exits - Aspen Aerogels, Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
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 2019
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Sell |
-214,089
|
|
Q4 2019
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-18,453
|
|
Q4 2019
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Buy |
+59,585
|
|
Q4 2019
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+5,975
|
|
Q4 2019
|
ASPN
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-444,331
|
|
Q4 2019
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Buy |
+611,821
|
|
Q4 2019
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell |
-19,011
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+19,419
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Sell |
-79,185
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Buy |
+2,326
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Buy |
+1,200
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+55,129
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Sell |
-65,067
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Buy |
+5,873
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Buy |
+472
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Buy |
+15,535
|
|
Q4 2019
|
BX
Blackstone Inc.
|
Sell |
-157,849
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Sell |
-165,746
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-3,612
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CCL
Carnival Corporation
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+621,390
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Buy |
+14,577
|
|
Q4 2019
|
COST
Costco Wholesale Corporation
|
Buy |
+334
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Buy |
+51,901
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Buy |
+8,497
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Sell |
-24,858
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CSWC
Capital Southwest Corporation
|
Sell |
-67,057
|
|
Q4 2019
|
CVU
CPI Aerostructures, Inc.
|
Sell |
-110,331
|
|
Q4 2019
|
DGX
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated
|
Sell |
-9,602
|
|
Q4 2019
|
ENZ
Enzo Biochem, Inc.
|
Sell |
-60,729
|
|
Q4 2019
|
EOG
EOG Resources, Inc.
|
Buy |
+26,518
|
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