Ariel Appreciation Fund (CAAPX) Research

The Ariel Appreciation Fund primarily allocates its capital to mid-capitalization companies deemed undervalued but possessing robust growth potential. Its portfolio predominantly consists of shares in American firms whose market capitalization falls within the typical range of constituents of the Russell Midcap® Index, as assessed at the moment of the initial investment. The investment approach employed by the fund is grounded in the Adviser's contrarian philosophy, a method underpinned by three core, interconnected principles: patience, focus, and independent thinking.

Market snapshot

Symbol
CAAPX
Price
$43.33
Day change
+1.05%
Market cap
$934.2M
52-week range
37.02-44.47
Sector
Financial Services
Industry
Asset Management

Peer companies

  • Diamond Hill Small-Mid Cap Fund (DHMAX)
  • BNY Mellon Smallcap Stock Index Fund (DISIX)
  • Victory Munder Mid-Cap Core Growth Fund (MGOAX)
  • Empower Aggressive Profile Fund (MXAPX)
  • Hartford Schroders US MidCap Opportunities Fund (SMDIX)
  • American Century Balanced Fund (TWBIX)
  • USAA Growth and Tax Strategy Fund (USBLX)

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