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Ariel Fund Investor Class (ARGFX)
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26/12 - Delayed Data. Currency in USD
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- Total Assets: 1.31B
Ariel Fund Investor
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On this page you'll find an in-depth profile of Ariel Fund Investor Class. Learn about the key management, total assets, investment strategy and contact information of ARGFX among other information.
Investment Strategy
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests in small/mid cap undervalued companies that show strong potential for growth. It invests primarily in equity securities of U.S. companies that have market capitalizations within the range of the companies in the Russell 2500TM Index, measured at the time of initial purchase.
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Top Executives
| Name | Title | Since | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth E. Kuhrt | EVP, PM, Ariel Fund; Co-PM, Ariel SCV | 2011 | Now |
| Biography | Ken serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for our small cap value and small cap value concentrated strategies as well as Portfolio Manager for Ariel Fund. In his research capacity, Ken covers consumer products and services and industrials. Prior to joining Ariel as a research analyst in 2004, he spent more than two years with William Blair & Company, most recently as a senior investment banking analyst. Ken also worked as a senior auditor at KPMG, LLP. Beyond his responsibilities at Ariel, Ken serves on the board of trustees of the Shedd Aquarium and sits on their finance and audit and animal care and conservation committees. Additionally, he is on the advisory board of After School Matters where he chairs the investment committee and is a member of the finance committee. Ken earned a BS in accounting from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and an MBA from the University of Chicago. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. | ||
| John P. Miller | Senior Vice President, Co-PM Ariel Small/Mid Cap Value | 2006 | Now |
| Biography | John serves as Co-Portfolio Manager for our small/mid cap value strategy as well as Portfolio Manager for Ariel Fund, our complementary mutual fund. He has been an integral part of Ariel’s investment team for nearly 35 years and has conducted stock analysis for that entire period. John’s current research focus is on asset management and consumer products and services companies. Prior to joining Ariel in 1989, John worked for Cantor Fitzgerald & Co. in its institutional equity division. He earned a BB in management from Western Illinois University and an MBA from the University of Chicago. As a CFA Charterholder, John is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Chicago. | ||
| John W. Rogers | Chairman, Co-CEO, CIO, Lead PM Ariel Fund, Co-PM& CIO | 1986 | Now |
| Biography | Founder, Chairman, Co-CEO and Chief Investment Officer Lead Portfolio Manager, Ariel Fund Co-Portfolio Manager, Ariel Small Cap Value, Ariel Small Cap Value Concentrated, Ariel Small/Mid Cap Value, Ariel Mid Cap Value and Ariel Appreciation Fund John’s passion for investing began at age 12 when his father began buying him stocks as Christmas and birthday gifts. His interest in equities grew while in college and over the two-plus years he worked as a stockbroker for William Blair & Company. In 1983, John founded Ariel at age 24 to focus on patient, value investing within small- and medium-sized companies. While Ariel’s research capabilities have expanded across the globe, patience is still the disciplined approach that drives the firm today. John is active civically and professionally based on his belief that these engagements make him a better leader and a better investor. He is a member of the board of directors of Nike, The New York Times Company and Ryan Specialty. John also serves on the board of trustees of the University of Chicago and the Obama Foundation. John received an AB in economics from Princeton University, where he was also captain of the varsity basketball team. | ||
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