Ariel Investments, LLC announces the appointment of David M. Maley as Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager of the newly launched Ariel Micro-Cap Value strategy targeting companies under $500 million in market cap.
Important Clarification Regarding Ariel Fund
Ariel Fund, managed by John W. Rogers, Jr., is NOT the same entity referenced in the recent Bernard Madoff and J. Ezra Merkin news articles.
Black Enterprise: "I’m No Fortuneteller" by Mellody Hobson, July 2009
In her July 2009 Black Enterprise column, Mellody Hobson, President of Ariel Investments, LLC, explains why investors should focus on dollar-cost averaging instead of trying to predict the future.
Forbes: "Swing For The Fences" by John W. Rogers, Jr., May 6, 2009
In his May 6, 2009 Forbes column, John W. Rogers, Jr., Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Ariel Investments, LLC, explains why long-term investment success is not about making little decisions. It's the big decisions that matter.
- 03/31/09 Semi-Annual Report
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Portfolio Snapshots - Portfolio Company Spotlights
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For detailed performance information about the month-ended May 31, 2009, read our fund snapshots:
Ariel Fund Snapshot
Ariel Appreciation Fund Snapshot
Ariel Focus Fund Snapshot
To learn how our analysts and portfolio managers evaluate which stocks to purchase, read our recently featured company spotlights.
| NAV | $ 25.91 |
| Daily Change | -4.07% |
| YTD Return | 9.79% |
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| NAV | $ 24.14 |
| Daily Change | -3.75% |
| YTD Return | 10.84% |
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| NAV | $ 7.15 |
| Daily Change | -3.12% |
| YTD Return | 1.13% |
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