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
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
SJM
The J.M. Smucker Company
Sell
-471,894-26.6%
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
PM
Philip Morris International Inc
Sell
-476,127-58.6%
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
TKC
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS
Sell - Position Exit
-597,725-100.0%
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
NWL
Newell Brands Inc.
Sell
-1,016,627-76.7%
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
IPG
Interpublic Group of Companies,
Sell
-1,167,670-12.6%
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
WU
Western Union Company (The)
Sell
-1,278,570-14.1%
Q1 2016Mar 31, 2016
MAT
Mattel, Inc.
Sell
-1,443,895-24.6%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
KKR
KKR & Co. Inc.
Buy
+1,073,935+14.9%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
KMT
Kennametal Inc.
Buy
+989,995+10.3%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
NOK
Nokia Corporation Sponsored
Buy
+631,579+8.6%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
MSGS
Madison Square Garden Sports Co
Buy - Position Entry
+574,935
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
ZBRA
Zebra Technologies Corporation
Buy
+572,646+142.4%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
ITUB
Itau Unibanco Banco Holding SA
Buy
+441,626+34.5%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
ACTG
Acacia Research Corporation
Buy
+378,634+11.8%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
JWN
Nordstrom, Inc.
Buy
+354,802+42.1%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
PGR
Progressive Corporation (The)
Buy
+289,800+26.0%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets
Buy
+211,717+54.0%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
TGNA
TEGNA Inc
Buy
+122,406+1.9%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
RYAAY
Ryanair Holdings plc
Buy - Position Entry
+109,344
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
PM
Philip Morris International Inc
Buy
+88,720+12.3%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
AXP
American Express Company
Buy
+77,092+71.2%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
ZBH
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.
Buy
+70,577+5.6%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
CRL
Charles River Laboratories Inte
Buy
+68,560+4.1%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
EWL
iShares Inc iShares MSCI Switze
Buy - Position Entry
+56,789
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
BIDU
Baidu, Inc.
Buy
+42,197+5.5%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
MOS
Mosaic Company (The)
Buy
+35,975+21.8%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
IWN
iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF
Buy - Position Entry
+31,406
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
MAT
Mattel, Inc.
Buy
+31,080+0.5%
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
CSWI
CSW Industrials, Inc.
Buy - Position Entry
+30,800
Q4 2015Dec 31, 2015
BRK-B
Berkshire Hathaway Inc. New
Buy
+29,227+26.5%
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