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- Ariel Fund
Invests in high quality, undervalued small- and medium-sized companies
- Ariel Appreciation Fund
Invests in high quality, undervalued medium-sized companies
- Ariel Focus Fund
Invests in a concentrated number of high quality, undervalued companies across all market capitalization ranges
- Ariel Discovery Fund
Invests in deeply undervalued small companies
- Ariel International Fund
Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in overseas markets with an intrinsic value approach
- Ariel Global Fund
Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in markets around the world with an intrinsic value approach
Separate Accounts
- Ariel Small Cap Value
Invests in high quality, undervalued small companies
- Ariel Small/Mid Cap Value
Invests in high quality, undervalued small- and medium-sized companies
- Ariel Mid Cap Value
Invests in high quality, undervalued medium-sized companies
- Ariel Focused Value
Invests in a concentrated number of high quality, undervalued companies across all market capitalization ranges
- Ariel Micro-Cap Value
Invests in deeply undervalued micro-cap companies
- Ariel Small Cap Deep Value
Invests in deeply undervalued small companies
- Ariel International (DM)
Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in overseas markets with an intrinsic value approach
- Ariel International (DM/EM)
Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in overseas and emerging markets with an intrinsic value approach
- Ariel Global
Invests in undervalued, quality franchises in markets around the world with an intrinsic value approach
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About Ariel
A stable perspective in a changing world
Since our founding in 1983, much has changed in the investment world, but a clear mission has consistently defined who we are and what we do.
Our patient investment philosophy
We use the market's short-term focus to uncover mispriced companies whose true value will be realized over time.
Our focus
We began as a small- and mid-cap value manager, and evolved strategically to offer three approaches - all of which seek out attractive intrinsic value through relatively concentrated portfolios.
Our culture of learning
Intensive fundamental research is essential to our proprietary investment processes. We also value the importance of learning in a broader context and are committed to promoting education and financial literacy.
Key Facts
Founded: 1983
Location: Chicago headquarters; New York and Sydney offices
Assets: $11.6 billion
Approaches: Value, deep value, global
Products: 9 separate account strategies, 6 mutual funds
Employees: 101
Ownership: 95% owned by employees and board members
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