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
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
MSI
Motorola Solutions, Inc.
Buy - Position Entry
+829
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
Buy
+636+2.4%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
FI
Fiserv, Inc.
Buy
+264+11.8%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
FICO
Fair Isaac Corporation
Sell
-72-12.9%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
NVS
Novartis AG
Sell
-235-2.3%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
MTB
M&T Bank Corporation
Sell
-292-2.6%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
LMT
Lockheed Martin Corporation
Sell
-390-1.7%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
AZN
Astrazeneca PLC
Sell
-1,259-5.3%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
ORCL
Oracle Corporation
Sell
-1,733-1.7%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
BK
The Bank of New York Mellon Cor
Sell
-2,257-1.7%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
IWS
iShares Russell Mid-cap Value E
Sell - Position Exit
-3,199-100.0%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
ZBH
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Sell
-5,808-1.4%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
GOLD
Barrick Gold Corporation
Sell
-6,663-1.7%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
WU
Western Union Company (The)
Sell
-7,791-1.7%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
MOS
Mosaic Company (The)
Sell
-17,691-7.2%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
EVR
Evercore Inc.
Sell
-24,030-11.3%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
VOD
Vodafone Group Plc
Sell
-24,205-3.5%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
PM
Philip Morris International Inc
Sell
-26,074-0.7%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
MSGS
Madison Square Garden Sports Co
Sell
-62,342-5.6%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
CAH
Cardinal Health, Inc.
Sell
-70,490-7.4%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
APA
APA Corporation
Sell
-82,813-19.1%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
VIV
Telefonica Brasil S.A.
Sell
-83,388-2.9%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets
Sell
-100,495-15.1%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
IWN
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
Sell
-108,243-91.3%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
SNA
Snap-On Incorporated
Sell
-111,065-9.8%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
AXTA
Axalta
Sell
-131,448-1.8%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
WBA
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc.
Sell
-145,944-9.8%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
PGR
Progressive Corporation (The)
Sell
-186,553-53.1%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
TAP
Molson Coors Beverage Company
Sell
-199,881-26.4%
Q2 2022Jun 30, 2022
SJM
The J.M. Smucker Company
Sell
-263,784-20.7%
Page 48 of 1765272 total trades