John W. Rogers Jr.Ariel Appreciation Fund Portfolio Activity & Recent Trades (Jun 30, 2025)


As of Jun 30, 2025, the Ariel Appreciation Fund portfolio activity showed several notable changes in holdings, according to the latest SEC 13F filing reported on Aug 14, 2025. 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 Q2 2025, the filing reported:


New BuysFirst Solar, Inc. (FSLR), Barrick Gold (B), Walt Disney Company (The) (DIS)
IncreasesAlgonquin Power & Utilities Cor (AQN), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCLH), Leslie's, Inc. (LESL), Core Laboratories Inc. (CLB), OneSpaWorld (OSW), and 32 more
ReductionsFair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI), Progressive Corporation (The) (PGR), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactur (TSM), PHINIA Inc. (PHIN), and 56 more
Complete ExitsVanguard Total International St (VXUS), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), Philip Morris International Inc (PM), Barrick Gold Corporation (GOLD), CNH Industrial (CNH)

These updates highlight how the portfolio adjusted across different sectors and market conditions, offering insights into allocation shifts and investment trends.

Ariel Appreciation Fund Activity

DateSymbolTypeQuantity
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
MIDD
The Middleby Corporation
Buy
+616,021+120.8%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
JD
JD.com, Inc.
Buy - Position Entry
+441,693
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
WAL
Western Alliance Bancorporation
Buy - Position Entry
+363,305
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
NOV
NOV Inc.
Buy
+336,573+15.9%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
GNTX
Gentex Corporation
Buy
+319,156+5.2%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
CMA
Comerica Incorporated
Buy - Position Entry
+304,481
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
MANU
Manchester United
Buy
+297,455+3.7%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
SJM
The J.M. Smucker Company
Buy
+276,286+20.4%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
BIO
Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
Buy
+274,508+263.5%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
PARA
Paramount Global
Buy
+161,103+1.1%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
BYD
Boyd Gaming Corporation
Buy
+153,446+5.1%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
CG
The Carlyle Group Inc.
Buy
+150,672+3.1%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
WEX
WEX Inc.
Buy - Position Entry
+149,440
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
BWA
BorgWarner Inc.
Buy
+138,024+14.9%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
LAZ
Lazard, Inc.
Buy
+109,212+1.8%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
MSGE
Madison Square Garden Entertain
Buy
+89,858+1.4%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
SCHW
Charles Schwab Corporation (The
Buy
+86,056+14.7%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
TAP
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Buy
+63,210+13.6%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
APA
APA Corporation
Buy
+30,784+14.7%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
FAF
First American Corporation (New
Buy
+23,681+0.7%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
ALL
Allstate Corporation (The)
Buy
+20,623+8.6%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
AMG
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc.
Buy
+9,344+0.6%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
IWN
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
Buy
+8,974+142.5%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
MOS
Mosaic Company (The)
Buy
+8,362+6.3%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
CVX
Chevron Corporation
Buy
+6,226+19.1%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Buy
+1,507+6.4%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
SNA
Snap-On Incorporated
Buy
+417+1.0%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
KEYS
Keysight Technologies Inc.
Sell
-56-0.0%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
Sell
-81-24.0%
Q3 2024Sep 30, 2024
FI
Fiserv, Inc.
Sell
-101-2.2%
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