John W. Rogers Jr. - Ariel Appreciation Fund 13F Activity & Position Changes (Q4 2020)
As of Dec 31, 2020, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on Feb 12, 2021. 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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