W. P. Carey (WPC) Seasonality
Recurring seasonal patterns for WPC — the calendar windows where W. P. Carey has historically tended to rise or fall, with the win rate (how often it repeated) and average return for each, based on the last 10 years of price history.
WPC seasonality at a glance
Over the last 10 years, WPC's strongest seasonal window has been Mar 23 – Apr 2: it ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +5.42% across a 10-day hold. On the weak side, WPC has historically declined between Sep 7 – Oct 7, falling in 8 of 10 years (average -4.59%).
In total, our analysis finds 509 recurring seasonal windows for W. P. Carey — 367 bullish and 142 bearish. The next high-win-rate window, Sep 6 – Oct 6, opens in 41 days. These figures describe historical behaviour only — not a forecast.
WPC's upcoming & recent seasonal patterns
Holding period:10-day20-day30-dayOrdered by season — windows opening soon first, plus a couple of recently completed high-performers. Holding-period colors help you compare durations at a glance.
| Status | Seasonal window | Hold | Avg return | Win rate | This year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Completedended 3d ago | Jul 14 – Jul 24 | 10d | +1.12% | 80% | +4.53% |
| Completedended 3d ago | Jun 24 – Jul 24 | 30d | +3.00% | 80% | +4.88% |
| Upcomingin 41d | Sep 6 – Oct 6 | 30d | -4.28% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 42d | Sep 7 – Oct 7 | 30d | -4.59% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 49d | Sep 14 – Oct 4 | 20d | -2.60% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 50d | Sep 15 – Sep 25 | 10d | -2.26% | 80% | — |
| Upcomingin 50d | Sep 15 – Oct 5 | 20d | -2.96% | 80% | — |
Win rate = how often the pattern repeated in the same direction. Average return = the mean move across all analysed years. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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WPC seasonality FAQ
What has historically been the best month to buy WPC stock?
Based on the last 10 years of price data, WPC's strongest seasonal window starts in March: Mar 23 to Apr 2, which ended higher in 10 of 10 years (100% win rate) with an average return of +5.42%. Past seasonal patterns do not guarantee future performance.
What is WPC's strongest seasonal pattern?
WPC's highest-win-rate pattern in our data is the Mar 23 – Apr 2 window (10-day hold): up in 10 of the last 10 years with an average move of +5.42%.
When has WPC historically performed worst?
WPC's weakest recurring window has been Sep 7 to Oct 7, declining in 8 of 10 years with an average return of -4.59%.
How reliable are WPC's seasonal patterns?
Each WPC pattern is scored by its historical win rate — the share of the last 10 years it repeated in the same direction. WPC currently shows 509 recurring windows (367 bullish, 142 bearish). Seasonality describes historical tendencies only; it is not a prediction, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
What is WPC stock seasonality?
Stock seasonality is the tendency of a stock to perform in a similar way during the same period each year. By analysing W. P. Carey's price history across many years, SeasonalityX identifies recurring calendar windows — exact start and end dates — where WPC has repeatedly risen (bullish) or fallen (bearish). Each pattern is scored by its win rate and average return so you can judge how reliable and how strong it has been.
Seasonality is one input among many — it works best alongside your own research and risk management. Learn more in our guide to seasonal analysis and the tutorials.