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In this interview John W. Rogers, Jr., of Ariel Investments (“Ariel”) discusses Ariel’s value investing approach, and his opinions on the market, different strategies, and individual companies, some of which were current holdings at the time of the interview held in Ariel Fund and/or Ariel Appreciation Fund. These opinions are current as of the date of this interview but are subject to change. The information provided in this interview does not provide information reasonably sufficient upon which to base an investment decision and should not be considered a recommendation to purchase or sell any particular security. This material should not be considered an offer for any of the securities referenced. The information contained in the interview is not guaranteed as to its accuracy or completeness.

Past performance does not guarantee future results. Any holdings mentioned do not constitute all holdings in a Fund. Portfolio holdings are subject to change. The performance of any single portfolio holding is no indication of the performance of other portfolio holdings of Ariel Fund or Ariel Appreciation Fund. Any change in price mentioned should not be considered a past specific recommendation as such holdings are current holdings. See current holdings information for Ariel Fund by clicking here. See current holdings information for Ariel Appreciation Fund by clicking here.

Investing in small- and mid-cap stocks is riskier and more volatile than investing in large-cap stocks. The intrinsic value of the stocks in which the Funds invest may never be recognized by the broader market. Ariel Fund and Ariel Appreciation Fund are often concentrated in fewer sectors than their benchmarks, and their performance may suffer if these sectors underperform the overall stock market. Investing in equity stocks is risky and subject to the volatility of the markets.

An economic moat is a perceived competitive advantage that acts as a barrier to entry for other companies in the same industry. This perceived advantage cannot protect investors from the volatility associated with stocks, incorrect assumptions or estimations, declining fundamentals or external forces.