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Ariel Appreciation Fund’s Q1 2026 Investor Letter

Ariel Investments, an investment management company, released its “Ariel Appreciation Fund" Q1 2026 Investor Letter. The fund reported that the fund gained 1.14% during the quarter, underperforming both the Russell Midcap Value Index (+3.68%) and the Russell Midcap Index (+1.29%) amid a volatile, risk-off environment where the S&P 500 posted its worst quarterly decline since Q3 2022 due to escalating Middle East tensions, surging energy prices, rising bond yields, and fading rate-cut expectations. The firm attributed its performance to strong contributions from holdings, which benefited...