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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Mid-Cap Blend
Fund Family:Ariel
Net Assets:1.30B
Year-to-Date Return:-42.27%
Yield:0.47%
Morningstar Rating:1 stars
Fund Inception Date:06-Nov-86
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Mid-Cap Blend
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
John W. Rogers, Jr.
Lead Manager since 06-Nov-86
Rogers, Jr. is the chairman, chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Ariel Capital. Rogers founded Ariel Capital in 1983 and has held his current positions since that time. He has more than 23 years of professional experience managing portfolios and analyzing investments.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$0
Min Subsequent Investment:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$50
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
ARGFX can be purchased from 85 brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in the stocks of companies with market capitalizations between $1 billion and $5 billion. It may invest up to 10% of total assets in securities of foreign companies.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (27-Dec-07): 0.15
Last Cap Gain (15-Nov-07): 4.50
Annual Holdings Turnover 25.00%
Average for Category: 91.13%
FEES & EXPENSES 
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Total Expense Ratio:1.03% 1.35%
Max 12b1 Fee:0.25% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:0.00% 5.27%
Max Deferred Sales Load:0.00% 2.52%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $328$654
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $569$1,012
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $1,260$1,941
* Per $10,000 invested


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