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From the Front Lines of the Financial Crisis
Ariel Marks 10th Anniversary of GFC Market Bottom with "From the Front Lines of the Financial Crisis" Study
Read about Ariel's experiences and lessons learned from the Global Financial Crisis (GFC).
Ariel’s Winning Ways (& Patience)
How A No. 1 Fund Survived: Lessons Learned From The Great Recession
While many investors panicked, Ariel remained committed to a time-tested investment strategy that has fueled our success for more than 35 years.
Market Talk with Portfolio Manager Charlie Bobrinskoy
Why Record Stock Buybacks Are Good News for Value Investors
Charlie Bobrinskoy explains why we think that buybacks are one of the best uses of corporate cash.
Financial Crisis Survival Lessons
Financial Crisis Survival Lessons
Charlie Bobrinskoy shares lessons learned, favorite stocks, and behavioral finance traps with Consuelo Mack.
Stock Picks from the Pros
Stock Picks from the Pros (Roundtable Part 2)
Rupal Bhansali joins the 2019 Barron's Roundtable and shares stock picks for a changing and tumultuous world.
Goodbye to Gloom
Goodbye to Gloom (Roundtable Part 1)
Despite concerns about debt, disruption, interest rates and trade, Rupal Bhansali and her fellow Barron's 2019 Roundtable members see a decent year ahead for stocks.
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Stock Stories
Stock Stories: 1Q19
A closer look at the research and analysis that take place during the lifetime of featured Ariel stock holdings
Is Now the Time for Active Investing to Make a Comeback?
Is Now the Time for Active Investing to Make a Comeback?
Ariel Investments board member, and University of Notre Dame professor, Dr. Martijn Cremers makes the case for active management
Behind the Dazzle of Tiffany and Co.
Behind the Dazzle of Tiffany & Co.
Charlie Bobrinskoy discusses why Tiffany is a great company, but not always a great stock
Values Investing
Values Investing
Ariel Fund named to Kiplinger's list of funds that excel at ESG investing
Welling on Wall Street
Ariel's Winning Ways (& Patience)
John Rogers and Charlie Bobrinskoy reflect on 35 years of patient investing, lessons learned, the state of the economy, and more
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As Market Volatility Soars, Advisors Urge Clients to Stay the Course
Financial advisors are urging clients to keep their current asset allocation intact
Why Ariel
Why Ariel
John W. Rogers, Jr. on the key characteristics that set our firm apart from others
Investment Perspectives: Risk
Investment Perspectives: Risk
Our portfolio managers share their unique approaches to managing risk
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Our Commitment to Community
We are delighted to share a sample of the non-profit organizations our firm supports
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Fund Performance
Investor Class as of 05/17/2019
Fund
Price
Change
YTD
Ariel Fund
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$64.17
$-0.79
16.00%
Ariel Appreciation Fund
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$44.26
$-0.45
14.63%
Ariel Focus Fund
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$12.62
$-0.12
13.69%
Ariel Discovery Fund
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$9.43
$-0.04
15.00%
Ariel International Fund
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$13.08
$-0.05
4.81%
Ariel Global Fund
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$15.24
$-0.09
8.01%
Performance data quoted is past performance, which does not guarantee future results. All performance assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than quoted. For month-end and standardized performance data and expense ratios, click the "View Full Performance" links above. Click here to download a Fund Prospectus.
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Past performance does not guarantee future results. © Ariel Investments, LLC. This website and all of its content is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered to be investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any particular security. The mutual funds offered by Ariel Investment Trust are distributed by Ariel Distributors, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ariel Investments, LLC. Use of this website is subject to our Terms & Conditions. The Ariel mutual funds referred to in this site may be offered only to persons in the United States. This web site should not be considered a solicitation or offering of any investment products, funds or services to ineligible investors, investors for whom such products, funds or services are not suitable, or investors outside the United States.

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