John W. Rogers launched Ariel Investments in 1983 after working as a stockbroker for 2.5 years at William Blair & Company, LLC. In 2008, John was awarded Princeton University’s highest honor, the Woodrow Wilson Award, presented each year to the alumni whose career embodies a commitment to national service. He received an AB in economics from Princeton University where he served as captain of the 1979–80 Ivy League co-champion Princeton Tigers men's basketball team.
John W. Rogers launched Ariel Investments in 1983 after working as a stockbroker for 2.5 years at William Blair & Company, LLC. In 2008, John was awarded Princeton University’s highest honor, the Woodrow Wilson Award, presented each year to the alumni whose career embodies a commitment to national service. He received an AB in economics from Princeton University where he served as captain of the 1979–80 Ivy League co-champion Princeton Tigers men's basketball team.
When he started his own investment company, the sole major account he had was the $100,000 worth of Howard University's endowment fund. In the period from 1983 to 1986, Ariel Capital's managed assets grew to $45 million.
| Fund Name: | Ariel Investments |
| Manager | John W. Rogers |
| Portfolio Value | $5,828,460,000 |
| Change This QTR | +1.00% |
| No. | Security | Ticker | Shares | Value (x$1000) | Activity | % Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.) | IPG | 17,805,401 | $232,004 |  |
3.98% | |
| 2.) | LAZ | 6,122,986 | $208,978 | |
3.58% | |
| 3.) | JLL | 1,911,985 | $190,070 | |
3.26% | |
| 4.) | FAF | 7,414,965 | $189,601 | |
3.25% | |
| 5.) | GCI | 8,278,930 | $181,060 | |
3.1% | |
| 6.) | JNS | 18,906,331 | $177,720 | |
3.04% | |
| 7.) | ISCA | 5,346,876 | $174,736 | |
2.99% | |
| 8.) | KKR | 7,642,916 | $147,661 | |
2.53% | |
| 9.) | HSP | 4,258,620 | $139,810 | |
2.39% | |
| 10.) | IGT | 8,164,363 | $134,712 | |
2.31% |
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