Ariel Fund Investor

Frequently Asked Questions About ARGFX

What does ARGFX invest in?

This fund primarily allocates capital to U.S. small and medium-sized enterprises deemed undervalued but exhibiting significant growth potential. Its investments focus on the equity of American companies whose market capitalization, at the point of initial acquisition, falls within the range of those included in the Russell 2500TM Index.

What is the expense ratio of ARGFX?

Ariel Fund Investor (ARGFX) charges an expense ratio of 1.01%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is ARGFX?

Ariel Fund Investor (ARGFX) manages $2.85B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is ARGFX actively managed or an index fund?

ARGFX is a passive index fund — it tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (ARGFX's is 1.01%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was ARGFX launched?

Ariel Fund Investor (ARGFX) launched in September 1986 and is managed by the fund issuer.

How has ARGFX performed?

ARGFX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.