John Rogers Ariel Investments
John W. Rogers Jr. is the founder of Ariel Investments, one of the best-known minority-owned investment firms in the United States. Ariel is associated with patient, value-oriented investing and a long-term “slow and steady” culture. Rogers is also a prominent voice on markets, corporate leadership, and inclusive capitalism.
Top Buys
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
MSGN
MSG Networks Inc.
MSGN
|
+$68.3M |
| 2 |
Zebra Technologies
ZBRA
|
+$42.9M |
| 3 |
BRS
Bristow Group, Inc.
BRS
|
+$30.5M |
| 4 |
Kennametal
KMT
|
+$25.6M |
| 5 |
JWN
Nordstrom
JWN
|
+$21.5M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Madison Square Garden
MSGS
|
+$185M |
| 2 |
Newell Brands
NWL
|
+$86M |
| 3 |
BID
Sotheby's
BID
|
+$30.3M |
| 4 |
First American
FAF
|
+$30.2M |
| 5 |
Western Union
WU
|
+$28.1M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 19.44% |
| 2 | Industrials | 18.05% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 15.68% |
| 4 | Healthcare | 14.12% |
| 5 | Technology | 9.27% |
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John Rogers's Q4 2015 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2015, John Rogers held 200 positions worth $8.34B, up 3.8% from $8.03B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
John Rogers's Q4 2015 filing shows 13 new, 80 increased, 92 reduced and 4 closed positions. Its largest new stake was MSG Networks Inc.: 3,355,502 shares worth $69.8M. The largest sale was Madison Square Garden, an estimated $185M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 19% of assets, down from 21% a quarter earlier, followed by Industrials and Communication Services.
- John Rogers's largest Q4 2015 buy was MSG Networks Inc.: 3,355,502 shares worth $69.8M.
- John Rogers added most to Zebra Technologies in Q4 2015, an estimated $42.9M increase.
- John Rogers's biggest Q4 2015 reduction was Madison Square Garden, cutting an estimated $185M.
- John Rogers fully exited HCC INSURANCES HOLDINGS INC in Q4 2015, selling an estimated $13M.
- John Rogers's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $8.34B portfolio in Q4 2015.
- John Rogers opened 13 new positions and closed 4 in Q4 2015.
- John Rogers's portfolio value rose 3.8% quarter-over-quarter to $8.34B.
Based on Ariel Investments's 13F filing for Q4 2015, filed 12 Feb 2016.