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 |
SLB Ltd
SLB
|
+$47.5M |
| 2 |
J.M. Smucker
SJM
|
+$28.3M |
| 3 |
MSGN
MSG Networks Inc.
MSGN
|
+$25.8M |
| 4 |
NLSN
Nielsen Holdings plc
NLSN
|
+$25.3M |
| 5 |
PXD
Pioneer Natural Resource Co.
PXD
|
+$24.2M |
Top Sells
| Rank | Stock | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bio-Rad Laboratories Class A
BIO
|
+$62.2M |
| 2 |
Nokia
NOK
|
+$44.3M |
| 3 |
MDP
Meredith Corporation
MDP
|
+$36.9M |
| 4 |
Charles River Laboratories
CRL
|
+$35.6M |
| 5 |
Lazard
LAZ
|
+$32.5M |
Sector Composition
| Rank | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Financials | 22.6% |
| 2 | Industrials | 14.03% |
| 3 | Communication Services | 13.94% |
| 4 | Technology | 12.42% |
| 5 | Healthcare | 12.38% |
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John Rogers's Q4 2017 Portfolio in Review
As of Q4 2017, John Rogers held 180 positions worth $8.86B, up 2.9% from $8.61B the previous quarter. Its ten largest holdings account for 25% of the portfolio.
John Rogers's Q4 2017 filing shows 4 new, 77 increased, 87 reduced and 8 closed positions. Its largest new stake was Methode Electronics: 363,583 shares worth $14.6M. The largest sale was Bio-Rad Laboratories Class A, an estimated $62.2M.
By sector, the portfolio is most concentrated in Financials at 23% of assets, down from 23% a quarter earlier, followed by Industrials and Communication Services.
- John Rogers's largest Q4 2017 buy was Methode Electronics: 363,583 shares worth $14.6M.
- John Rogers added most to SLB Ltd in Q4 2017, an estimated $47.5M increase.
- John Rogers's biggest Q4 2017 reduction was Bio-Rad Laboratories Class A, cutting an estimated $62.2M.
- John Rogers fully exited Franklin Templeton, Inc. in Q4 2017, selling an estimated $13.2M.
- John Rogers's ten largest holdings make up 25% of its $8.86B portfolio in Q4 2017.
- John Rogers opened 4 new positions and closed 8 in Q4 2017.
- John Rogers's portfolio value rose 2.9% quarter-over-quarter to $8.86B.
Based on Ariel Investments's 13F filing for Q4 2017, filed 14 Feb 2018.