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John W. Rogers Bio, Returns, Net Worth
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 Profile
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| Fund Name: | Ariel Investments |
| Manager | John W. Rogers |
| Portfolio Value | $3,765,251,000 |
| Change This QTR | +0.70% |
Top Holdings
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Sorted by:
| No. | Security | Ticker | Shares | Value (x$1000) | Activity | % Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.) | JLL | 2,464,425 | $127,682 | +18% |
3.39% | |
| 2.) | GCI | 12,897,308 | $122,912 | -1% |
3.26% | |
| 3.) | LAZ | 5,758,665 | $121,508 | +21% |
3.22% | |
| 4.) | IPG | 16,373,571 | $117,890 | +18% |
3.13% | |
| 5.) | JNS | 19,675,029 | $118,050 | +19% |
3.13% | |
| 6.) | MHK | 2,595,907 | $111,391 | -11% |
2.95% | |
| 7.) | ZMH | 2,056,942 | $110,005 | -24% |
2.92% | |
| 8.) | IGT | 6,631,570 | $96,356 | -20% |
2.55% | |
| 9.) | DV | 2,538,293 | $93,816 | -12% |
2.49% | |
| 10.) | FAF | 7,217,159 | $92,380 | -1% |
2.45% | |
| 11.) | BIO | 990,620 | $89,919 | -20% |
2.38% | |
| 12.) | SJM | 1,226,274 | $89,383 | -29% |
2.37% | |
| 13.) | HSP | 2,381,954 | $88,132 | +45% |
2.34% | |
| 14.) | CBG | 6,495,506 | $87,430 | +17% |
2.32% | |
| 15.) | JWN | 1,676,035 | $76,561 | -34% |
2.03% | |
| 16.) | FICO | 3,489,650 | $76,179 | -5% |
2.02% | |
| 17.) | BRC | 2,683,849 | $70,934 | -9% |
1.88% | |
| 18.) | DELL | 4,811,425 | $68,034 | +8% |
1.8% | |
| 19.) | IFSIA | 5,703,800 | $67,647 | -6% |
1.79% | |
| 20.) | SWK | 1,350,541 | $66,312 | -21% |
1.76% |
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