About AINTX
Ariel International Fund Investor Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies based in developed international markets. Launched in December 2011, the fund selectively targets established businesses outside the United States, with the flexibility to include some U.S. and emerging market exposure when appropriate. The portfolio is diversified across various sectors, including consumer cyclical, technology, healthcare, and financial services, and maintains an emphasis on companies typically valued above $3 billion in market capitalization. The fund is managed with a disciplined, research-driven approach that emphasizes independent thinking, bottom-up stock selection, and a long-term investment horizon. Its management philosophy deliberately avoids short-term trading and thematic trends, instead seeking opportunities through active patience and deep domain expertise. With annual distributions and a relatively low portfolio turnover, Ariel International Fund Investor Class plays a significant role for investors seeking broad, value-oriented exposure to international equities within the global financial markets.
Fund Family Ariel Investments
Category Foreign Large Value
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol AINTX
Share Class Investor Class
Index MSCI EAFE TR USD
AINTX had a total return of 15.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.81%.
