John Rogers’ Top 10 Stock Picks
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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 | $8,876,438,000 |
| Change This QTR | +1.29% |
Top 13F Holdings
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Last updated on based on SEC 13F filings Last update:
| No. | Security | Ticker | Shares | Value (x$1000) | Activity | % Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | BIDU | 2,930,586 | $633,710 | +3% | 7.13% | |
| 2. | PM | 4,408,951 | $365,017 | -4% | 4.11% | |
| 3. | MSFT | 1,423,200 | $316,548 | -10% | 3.56% | |
| 4. | MAT | 15,926,754 | $277,922 | -8% | 3.13% | |
| 5. | NVST | 7,078,143 | $238,746 | +3% | 2.68% |
Latest 13D & 13G Filings
| Company | Symbol | Filed By | Filing Date | Filing |
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| 2021-02-12 | ||||
| 2021-02-12 | ||||
| 2021-02-12 | ||||
| 2021-02-12 |
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