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February 2019 commentary is now available.
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.
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.
Values Investing
Values Investing
Ariel Fund named to Kiplinger's list of funds that excel at ESG investing.
Market Talk with Portfolio Manager Charlie Bobrinskoy
Inflation — and Why It Matters to Investors
Charlie Bobrinskoy share his insights on why investors should be concerned about rising inflation.
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2017 Tax Forms
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Stock Stories
Stock Stories: 4Q18
A closer look at the research and analysis that take place during the lifetime of featured Ariel stock holdings
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
The Rewards of Reining In Risk
The Rewards of Reining In Risk
What is the biggest risk for international investors? Rupal Bhansali shares with Morningstar magazine
What Drives Ariel Investments John Rogers
What Drives Ariel Investments’ John Rogers
“There are still inefficiencies in markets. I thought that 35 years ago, and I still believe it.” – John W. Rogers, Jr.
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 03/22/2019
Fund
Price
Change
YTD
Ariel Fund
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$63.90
$-1.80
15.51%
Ariel Appreciation Fund
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$43.73
$-1.02
13.26%
Ariel Focus Fund
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$12.39
$-0.27
11.62%
Ariel Discovery Fund
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$9.30
$-0.19
13.41%
Ariel International Fund
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$13.42
$-0.09
7.53%
Ariel Global Fund
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$15.33
$-0.20
8.65%
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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