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Ariel Appreciation Institutional (CAAIX)

35.88
-1.33
(-3.57%)
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  • Previous Close 37.21
  • YTD Return -13.59%
  • Expense Ratio 0.83%
  • Category Mid-Cap Value
  • Last Cap Gain 37.00
  • Morningstar Rating
  • Morningstar Risk Rating High
  • Sustainability Rating
  • Net Assets 779.21M
  • Beta (5Y Monthly) 1.20
  • Yield 0.83%
  • 5y Average Return --
  • Holdings Turnover 17.00%
  • Last Dividend 0.30
  • Inception Date Dec 30, 2011

The fund invests in mid-capitalization 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 Midcap® Index, measured at the time of initial purchase. The fund’s strategy is rooted in the contrarian investment philosophy of the Adviser, which depends on four interrelated tenets: Active patience, Independent Thinking, Focused Expertise, and Bold Teamwork.

Ariel Investments

Fund Family

Mid-Cap Value

Fund Category

779.21M

Net Assets

2011-12-30

Inception Date

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Performance Overview: CAAIX

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Trailing returns as of 5/21/2025. Category is Mid-Cap Value.

YTD Return

CAAIX
13.59%
Category
21.28%
 

1-Year Return

CAAIX
5.00%
Category
55.83%
 

3-Year Return

CAAIX
0.60%
Category
11.08%
 

5-Year Return

CAAIX
9.48%
Category
11.93%
 

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Holdings: CAAIX

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Sector Weightings

SectorCAAIX
Financial Services   21.68%
Consumer Cyclical   16.15%
Industrials   15.62%
Healthcare   12.35%
Communication Services   10.78%
Technology   6.07%
Energy   5.12%
Real Estate   4.93%
Consumer Defensive   4.90%
Basic Materials   2.40%
Utilities   0.00%
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