Ariel Appreciation Fund Investor Class (CAAPX)
| Fund Assets | 792.85M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.14% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 2.40 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.75% |
| Dividend Growth | -3.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Previous Close | 35.45 |
| YTD Return | -9.49% |
| 1-Year Return | -4.42% |
| 5-Year Return | 61.06% |
| 52-Week Low | 31.12 |
| 52-Week High | 45.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 44 |
| Inception Date | Nov 30, 1989 |
About CAAPX
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 three interrelated tenets: patience, focus and independent thinking.
Performance
CAAPX had a total return of -4.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.34%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMPEX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class C | 1.87% |
| FMPTX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class M | 1.37% |
| FMPAX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class A | 1.12% |
| FIDFX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class Z | 0.75% |
| FMPOX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Mid Cap Value Fund - Class I | 0.87% |
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| CAAIX | Institutional Class | 0.83% |
Top 10 Holdings
32.11% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Mattel, Inc. | MAT | 4.00% |
| Northern Trust Corporation | NTRS | 3.89% |
| The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc. | IPG | 3.39% |
| Generac Holdings Inc. | GNRC | 3.28% |
| The Charles Schwab Corporation | SCHW | 3.09% |
| CarMax, Inc. | KMX | 3.02% |
| First American Financial Corporation | FAF | 2.99% |
| The Carlyle Group Inc. | CG | 2.86% |
| The Middleby Corporation | MIDD | 2.84% |
| Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated | JLL | 2.76% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2024 | $2.39632 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.31832 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Nov 21, 2023 | $2.15298 | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.25108 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Nov 22, 2022 | $3.72882 | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Dec 21, 2021 | $6.77852 | Dec 21, 2021 |