W. R. Berkley (WRB) seasonality: returns by month

W. R. Berkley (WRB) has averaged +3.8% in March and −1.1% in January since 2000, the best and worst months. Every month's average is shown below with how often it rose, so a single big year can't hide.

W. R. Berkley returns by calendar month since 2000

WRB return statistics by calendar month
MonthAverageMedianRose inBestWorst
January−1.1%+0.1%50% of 26 yrs+15.8% 2024−25.8% 2001
February+3.2%+4.7%74% of 27 yrs+22.0% 2001−21.4% 2009
March+3.8%+1.8%74% of 27 yrs+44.8% 2000−22.2% 2020
April−0.1%+0.7%52% of 27 yrs+8.5% 2019−13.0% 2024
May+1.3%+1.5%74% of 27 yrs+9.1% 2005−9.3% 2009
June−0.1%−0.8%41% of 27 yrs+12.0% 2026−14.5% 2000
July+1.3%+1.2%52% of 27 yrs+29.3% 2000−9.6% 2007
August+0.5%+0.3%56% of 27 yrs+10.0% 2009−9.1% 2001
September+3.2%+0.5%67% of 27 yrs+31.0% 2000−4.4% 2024
October+3.7%+2.6%73% of 26 yrs+17.2% 2011−6.9% 2025
November+3.1%+2.1%65% of 26 yrs+12.9% 2024−4.7% 2006
December+1.6%+0.6%58% of 26 yrs+32.0% 2000−8.5% 2024

Month-end closes adjusted for splits and dividends, through the October 14, 2026 close. Source: Yahoo Finance chart API, monthly close adjusted for splits and dividends. Excludes taxes, fees and inflation. Methodology

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best month for W. R. Berkley?

March, with an average return of +3.8% since 2000. It rose in 74% of Marchs (27 years).

What is the worst month for W. R. Berkley?

January, averaging −1.1% and rising in 50% of years.

Is it a good idea to time purchases by month?

Usually not. Each month has only about 27 observations here, one big year can swing an average, and the gaps between months are small next to a single year's range. Seasonality is a curiosity, not a trading signal.

How are the monthly returns calculated?

Each month's return runs from the previous month-end close to that month's close, using prices adjusted for splits and dividends. The current, unfinished month is left out.

The math is easy. The macro is hard.

W. R. Berkley shows the arithmetic. Members get the monthly call that decides which inputs matter, plus written breakpoints when the facts move. $39/month or $249/year.

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