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 Our Track Record
Since 1983, we’ve practiced a patient investment approach, focused on value and steady long-term growth.
Click here for detailed performance information on our funds: Ariel Fund, Ariel Appreciation Fund and Ariel Focus Fund.
Performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment with our Funds will fluctuate over time so that your shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Click the following links for standardized performance current to the most recent quarter and month end for Ariel Fund, Ariel Appreciation Fund and Ariel Focus Fund. As of September 30, 2009, Ariel Fund and Ariel Appreciation Fund had annual expense ratios of 1.15% and 1.25%, respectively. As of September 30, 2009, Ariel Focus Fund had an annual expense ratio of 1.25% and a gross expense ratio of 1.87%. Ariel Investments, LLC, the Adviser to the Funds, is contractually obligated to waive fees or reimburse expenses in order to limit Ariel Focus Fund's total annual operating expenses to 1.25% of net assets through the end of the fiscal year ending September 30, 2011. After that date, there is no assurance that such expenses will be limited.
Ariel Fund and Ariel Appreciation Fund invest primarily in small and mid-sized companies. Investing in small and mid cap stocks is riskier and more volatile than investing in large cap stocks. Additionally, Ariel Focus Fund is a non-diversified fund and therefore may be subject to greater volatility than a more diversified investment. Investing in equity stocks is risky and subject to the volatility of the markets..
Investors should consider carefully the investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses before investing. For a current summary prospectus or full prospectus which contains this and other information about the funds offered by Ariel Investment Trust, call us at 800-292-7435 or click here. Please read the summary prospectus or full prospectus carefully before investing. Distributed by Ariel Distributors, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ariel Investments, LLC.
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