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July Monthly Commentary
July Monthly Commentary
July 2018 commentary is now available.
Investment Perspectives: Rupal Bhansali on Investment Philosophy
Investment Perspectives: Philosophy
Rupal Bhansali details her investment philosophy as portfolio manager of Ariel International Fund and Ariel Global Fund.
Value Stocks Stage a Rebound
Value Stocks Stage a Rebound
Is value investing turning the corner? The Wall Street Journal examines the indicators.
Market Talk with Portfolio Manager Charlie Bobrinskoy
Tariffs and Protectionism — What's Old is New Again
Charlie Bobrinskoy provides historical insights on the topsy-turvy politics of tariffs and protectionism.
Planting the Seeds—Are Value Stocks Ready to Grow?
Planting the Seeds—Are Value Stocks Ready to Grow?
After a decade of shade, value stocks may be poised for a comeback. Are sunny skies ahead?
Patience with a Purpose
Patience with a Purpose
Get to the essence of Ariel Investments in this wide-ranging discussion on Ariel between Mellody Hobson and Commonfund’s Catherine Keating.
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Stock Stories
Stock Stories: 2Q18
A closer look at the research and analysis that take place during the lifetime of featured Ariel stock holdings
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Ariel Investments Names Distinguished Professor Martijn Cremers to Company Board
Ariel has elected Martijn Cremers to the company's Board of Directors
Active Management vs. Passive Management
Active Management vs. Passive Management
Ariel's perspective on this age-old debate
What Rising Rates Mean to Investors
What Rising Rates Mean to Investors
Charlie weighs in on winners and losers in a rising interest rate environment
Why Ariel
Why Ariel
John W. Rogers, Jr. on the key characteristics that set our firm apart from others
Investing with a Patient, Long-Term View
Investing with a Patient, Long-Term View
Find out why John W. Rogers, Jr. is one of only a handful of managers that are still at the helm of the funds they founded 30 years ago
Boardroom Power
Boardroom Power
Getting African Americans into the boardroom is only half the battle. Read about the struggles and actions needed to change this narrative
Investment Perspectives: Research
Investment Perspectives: Research
Discover the research process behind each Ariel investment strategy value, global, and deep value.
Investment Perspectives: Risk
Investment Perspectives: Risk
Our portfolio managers share their unique approaches to managing risk
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Our Commitment to Community
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Fund Performance
Investor Class as of 08/17/2018
Fund
Price
Change
YTD
Ariel Fund
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$73.25
$0.18
4.67%
Ariel Appreciation Fund
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$48.94
$0.44
2.22%
Ariel Focus Fund
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$14.24
$0.08
4.17%
Ariel Discovery Fund
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$11.08
$-0.03
1.65%
Ariel International Fund
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$13.74
$0.08
-1.86%
Ariel Global Fund
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$16.15
$0.06
4.06%
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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