Ariel Investments LLC

Ariel Investments LLC is a global asset management firm founded in 1983, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, with additional offices in New York City, San Francisco, and Sydney. The firm specializes in value-based equity strategies, offering investment management services through separate accounts, mutual funds, and private asset affiliates. Ariel Investments serves both individual and institutional investors, managing assets across various equity securities.

The firm's investment approach is characterized by a bottom-up, fundamental analysis to select quality company stocks, aiming for long-term capital appreciation. Ariel Investments spans the market capitalization spectrum from micro to large-cap and offers international and global investment strategies. In 2021, the firm launched Ariel Alternatives, a private equity subsidiary focused on scaling sustainable, middle-market, minority-owned businesses and enhancing Fortune 500 vendor diversity.

Ariel Investments has a notable track record, with its flagship Ariel Fund being the longest-running fund in Morningstar and Lipper’s Mid-Cap Value categories. The firm's commitment to patient investment philosophy and independent thinking has been central to its success over the decades. As of December 31, 2022, Ariel's firm-wide assets under management totaled approximately $16.2 billion, reflecting its growth and sustained performance in the asset management industry.