John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2020)
According to the SEC 13F filed on Feb 12, 2021, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio showed several notable changes in holdings as of quarter-end Dec 31, 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 Q4 2020, the filing reported:
New Buys - Alico, Inc., Astrazeneca PLC, iShares Russell Mid-cap Value E, NOV Inc., 180 Degree Capital Corp.
Increases - iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF, AstroNova, Inc., Affiliated Managers Group, Inc., Credicorp, Brinks Company (The), and 50 more
Reductions - Acacia Research Corporation, AFLAC Incorporated, Adtalem Global Education Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, and 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Q4 2020
|
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
|
Sell |
-1,470,611
|
|
Q4 2020
|
ACWX
iShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF
|
Buy |
+52,597
|
|
Q4 2020
|
AFL
AFLAC Incorporated
|
Sell |
-93,633
|
|
Q4 2020
|
ALCO
Alico, Inc.
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+60,932
|
|
Q4 2020
|
ALOT
AstroNova, Inc.
|
Buy |
+18,792
|
|
Q4 2020
|
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
|
Buy |
+42,033
|
|
Q4 2020
|
ATGE
Adtalem Global Education Inc.
|
Sell |
-523,866
|
|
Q4 2020
|
AXTI
AXT Inc
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-31,398
|
|
Q4 2020
|
AZN
Astrazeneca PLC
|
Buy - Position Entry |
+26,405
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BAP
Credicorp
|
Buy |
+77,794
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BCO
Brinks Company (The)
|
Buy |
+356,956
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
|
Buy |
+81,700
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
|
Sell |
-15,082
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
|
Buy |
+27,553
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BMY
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
|
Sell |
-69,158
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BOKF
BOK Financial Corporation
|
Buy |
+271,089
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BRC
Brady Corporation
|
Buy |
+154,581
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
|
Sell |
-57,537
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BSAC
Banco Santander - Chile
|
Sell |
-7,189
|
|
Q4 2020
|
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
|
Sell |
-119,801
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
|
Buy |
+123,466
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CBRE
CBRE Group Inc
|
Sell |
-185,195
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CCL
Carnival Corporation
|
Sell - Position Exit |
-537,970
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CHKP
Check Point
|
Buy |
+76,380
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CNTY
Century Casinos, Inc.
|
Buy |
+31,700
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CPIX
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc.
|
Buy |
+38,655
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CRAI
CRA International,Inc.
|
Buy |
+16,575
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
|
Sell |
-77,476
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CRWS
Crown Crafts, Inc.
|
Buy |
+6,271
|
|
Q4 2020
|
CSCO
Cisco Systems, Inc.
|
Sell |
-8,359
|
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