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September Monthly Commentary
September Monthly Commentary
September 2017 commentary is now available.
What 7 Top Pros Are Doing Now
What 7 Top Pros Are Doing Now
John Rogers shares where he finds value despite rising stock prices in the market.
Investment Perspectives
Investment Perspectives: Research
Discover the research process behind each Ariel investment strategy – value, global, and deep value.
Weighing Risk and Reward
Weighing Risk and Reward
Rupal Bhansali discusses the hidden risks in passive investing; why cash-rich companies are her contrarian pick; and how she balances risks/rewards in todays markets.
Investing with a Patient, Long-Term View
Investing with a Patient, Long-Term View
There are only a handful of managers that are still at the helm of the funds they founded 30 years ago — find out why John W. Rogers, Jr. is one of them.
John Rogers Has A Winning Appetite For Small, Undervalued Stocks In His Mutual Funds
Ariel's John Rogers Has A Winning Appetite For Small, Undervalued Stocks In His Mutual Funds
John Rogers discusses the inspiration behind his patient investment philosophy, and shares where he sees value.
We are patient, long-term investors offering mutual funds and separate accounts spanning the market cap spectrum and covering the globe.
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Stock Stories
Stock Stories: 2Q17
A closer look at the research and analysis that take place during the lifetime of featured Ariel stock holdings
Zombie Firms and Enterprise Staples
Zombie Firms and Enterprise Staples
Rupal Bhansali discusses the increase of “zombie firms” and how enterprise staples have become the new consumer staples stocks
Why Brains Are More Reliable Than Machines
Why Brains Are More Reliable Than Machines
John Rogers makes the case for brain power over technology
Are Markets Due for a Correction?
Are Markets Due for a Correction?
Rupal Bhansali discusses why corporate debt, earnings quality, and expectations give her concern for the markets
Is Inflation Coming Back?
Is Inflation Coming Back?
Charlie Bobrinskoy cautions investors of signs that may point towards looming inflation.
Identifying Stocks with Long-Term Prospects but Short-Term Problems
Identifying Stocks with Long-Term Prospects but Short-Term Problems
An in-depth look at Ariel Focus Fund with portfolio manager Charlie Bobrinskoy
Icons and Innovators: John Rogers
Icons and Innovators: John Rogers
John W. Rogers, Jr. is featured as one of 20 visionaries who has shaped and transformed the financial advice profession
Investment Perspectives: Risk
Investment Perspectives: Risk
Our portfolio managers share their unique approaches to managing risk
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Start Saving Now vs. Later
Start Saving Now vs. Later
Does it make a big difference if I start saving for my retirement now? Can't I wait until I make a higher salary and then start investing?
We are patient, long-term investors offering mutual funds and separate accounts spanning the market cap spectrum and covering the globe.
Mutual Funds:
No-load mutual funds for investment accounts, IRAs, 401(K) plans/rollovers, or college savings programs for individual investors.
> Ariel Mutual Funds
Separate Accounts:
Investment management for pension plans, foundations, endowments, other institutional investors, and their consultants.
> U.S. Investors
> Asia Pacific & Middle East Investors
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Fund Performance
Investor Class as of 10/19/2017
Fund
Price
Change
YTD
Ariel Fund
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$70.08
$-0.07
8.94%
Ariel Appreciation Fund
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$51.60
$0.12
9.70%
Ariel Focus Fund
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$13.87
$0.03
9.99%
Ariel Discovery Fund
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$10.64
$-0.10
5.66%
Ariel International Fund
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$14.17
$-0.02
15.67%
Ariel Global Fund
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$16.16
$-0.03
15.10%
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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