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The Need for Non-Consensus Investing With Rupal Bhansali
The Need for Non-Consensus Investing With Rupal Bhansali
Rupal Bhansali is highlighted as a rare female portfolio manager in the industry, and encourages young women to follow in her footsteps.
Mellody Hobson on Diversity, Financial Literacy and Having a Point of View
Mellody Hobson on Diversity, Financial Literacy and Having a Point of View
Mellody Hobson encourages women and minorities to speak their truth and be bold with their ideas.
Ariel's New Co-Chief Is Taking the Firm (Patiently) to the Next Level
Ariel's New Co-Chief Is Taking the Firm (Patiently) to the Next Level
Mellody Hobson discusses how recent changes in ownership signal that she and John W. Rogers, Jr. are true equals with an inspiring plan for the future of Ariel.
Morningstar's The Long View Podcast With Rupal Bhansali
Morningstar’s The Long View Podcast With Rupal Bhansali
Rupal expresses why risk management is really an investment—not a cost, and what the Ariel global team sees that the market is missing.
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations with John W. Rogers, Jr.
The David Rubenstein Show: Peer to Peer Conversations with John W. Rogers, Jr.
John W. Rogers, Jr. talks to David Rubenstein about what makes a great leader and his story to success.
Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast With Charlie Bobrinskoy
Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast With Charlie Bobrinskoy
Charlie Bobrinskoy discusses tuning out the short-term noise surrounding stocks, and what contrarian names are on Ariel’s buy list.
Why China Is a Bigger Problem for the Global Economy Than You Think
Why China Is a Bigger Problem for the Global Economy Than You Think
In the Midyear Barron’s Roundtable, Rupal Bhansali reviews her latest stock picks, and why she believes it is time to switch from FAANG to MANG.
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John W. Rogers, Jr. Receives InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award
John W. Rogers, Jr. Receives InvestmentNews Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion Lifetime Achievement Award
John W. Rogers, Jr. is recognized for his lifelong commitment to diversity and inclusion
The New York Times Corner Office with Mellody Hobson
The New York Times Corner Office with Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson tells her story about transitioning from a child desperate to understand money into a senior financial executive
Company Spotlights
Company Spotlights: 2Q19
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 Announces New Director
Leslie Brun, Chairman and CEO of Sarr Group, LLC, has been appointed to the Ariel Investments Board of Directors.
Buy, Sell or Hold
Buy, Sell or Hold
Charlie discusses value versus growth, and how patient investing takes advantage of stock market inefficiencies
Category Kings in 10 Realms
Category Kings in 10 Realms
Ariel Fund is recognized as a top-performing fund in the Midcap Core category by Lipper
Risk Management and Return Management
Risk Management and Return Management
Rupal J. Bhansali explains her unique approach to managing potential risks as well as returns
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Fund Performance
Investor Class as of 10/16/2019
Fund
Price
Change
YTD
Ariel Fund
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$62.83
$0.03
13.58%
Ariel Appreciation Fund
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$44.22
$-0.05
14.53%
Ariel Focus Fund
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$12.79
$-0.03
15.23%
Ariel International Fund
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$13.60
$0.01
8.97%
Ariel Global Fund
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$15.50
$-0.02
9.85%
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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