
Here, we discuss four low-beta stocks, ACGL, AXS, HIG and ORI, which boast strong growth potential and are poised to deliver steady performance.
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd is a specialty underwriter and provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions with operations in Bermuda, the United States (U.S.), Europe, Singapore, and Canada. The company manages its portfolio holistically, aiming to construct an optimum consolidated portfolio of funded and unfunded risks. The company's segment consists of Insurance and Reinsurance. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Insurance segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States, and also has its presence in Ireland, Lloyd's of London, and Bermuda.
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Axis Capital Holders Limited, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index.
All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Axis Capital Holders Limited (AXS) has returned -4.72% so far this year and 14.24% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, AXS has achieved an annualized return of 6.13%, underperforming the Benchmark (SPY), which averaged 12.23% per year.
The table below presents the monthly returns of Axis Capital Holders Limited (AXS) with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -3.31% | 1.35% | -3.71% | 0.97% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.81% | 7.32% | 2.99% | -4.09% | 5.86% | 0.63% | -9.72% | 5.73% | -2.48% | -1.98% | 9.94% | 4.78% |
| 2024 | 7.44% | 6.63% | 4.74% | -5.91% | 20.25% | -3.98% | 6.45% | 5.30% | -0.05% | -1.68% | 18.12% | -4.56% |
| 2023 | 15.74% | -1.94% | -9.71% | 3.82% | -8.67% | 3.80% | 2.93% | -0.80% | 1.73% | 1.28% | -1.52% | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 4.30% | -4.18% | 11.67% | -6.03% | 0.98% | -2.43% | -11.30% | 5.88% | -7.51% | 9.93% | 4.48% | -6.94% |
| 2021 | -8.89% | 9.59% | -2.88% | 12.61% | -4.76% | -9.19% | 3.37% | -0.20% | -10.48% | 14.09% | -5.48% | 7.97% |
| 2020 | 8.04% | -13.05% | -30.56% | -0.27% | 4.36% | 8.16% | -1.06% | 17.93% | -7.19% | -2.62% | 16.05% | -1.14% |
| 2019 | 5.08% | 5.63% | -4.35% | 3.16% | 4.82% | 0.25% | 6.38% | -3.61% | 7.51% | -11.09% | -0.60% | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 0.22% | -2.36% | 16.59% | 1.98% | -3.40% | -2.81% | 2.11% | 1.91% | 0.56% | -3.56% | -0.91% | -7.52% |
| 2017 | -2.22% | 8.13% | -4.24% | -1.64% | -0.43% | -1.66% | -0.77% | -7.32% | -4.91% | -4.56% | -4.01% | -4.38% |
| 2016 | -3.83% | 3.53% | 0.36% | 1.66% | 2.63% | -4.06% | 4.76% | 7.30% | 7.05% |
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Axis Capital Holders Limited (AXS) and compare them to a Benchmark (SPY). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.
These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns.
The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of AXS compared to the benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.
The current Axis Capital Holders Limited volatility is 1.17%, representing the standart deviation of percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. It shows the maximum percentage drop from a peak to a trough over a specified period, indicating the risk of significant losses.
Although chart shows positive values, it represents the percentage drop from the peak, so a value of 10% means the portfolio has dropped 10% from its highest point.
The income statement provides a summary of a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period. It shows how much money the company earned (revenues) and how much it spent (expenses), leading to the net income or profit. This statement is crucial for understanding a company's financial performance and profitability.
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liabilities And Equity (USD) | 34.46B | 32.52B | 30.25B | 27.60B | 27.37B | 25.88B | 25.60B | 24.13B | 24.76B | 20.81B | 19.98B | 19.96B | 19.63B | 18.85B | 17.81B |
| Equity Attributable To Parent (USD) | 6.36B | 6.09B | 5.26B | 4.64B | 5.41B | 5.30B | 5.54B | 5.03B | 5.34B | 6.27B | 5.87B | 5.82B | 5.82B | 5.78B | 5.44B |
| Equity Attributable To Noncontrolling Interest (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 58.82M | 50.00M | - | - |
| Equity (USD) | 6.36B | 6.09B | 5.26B | 4.64B | 5.41B | 5.30B | 5.54B | 5.03B | 5.34B | 6.27B | 5.87B | 5.88B | 5.87B | 5.78B | 5.44B |
| Noncurrent Liabilities (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Liabilities (USD) | 28.11B | 26.43B | 24.99B | 22.96B | 21.96B | 20.58B | 20.06B | 19.10B | 19.42B | 14.54B | 14.12B | 14.08B | 13.77B | 13.07B | 12.36B |
| Liabilities (USD) | 28.11B | 26.43B | 24.99B | 22.96B | 21.96B | 20.58B | 20.06B | 19.10B | 19.42B | 14.54B | 14.12B | 14.08B | 13.77B | 13.07B | 12.36B |
| Intangible Assets (USD) | 166.05M | 175.97M | 186.88M | 197.80M | 208.72M | 219.63M | 230.55M | 241.57M | 257.99M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Noncurrent Assets (USD) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Current Assets (USD) | 34.46B | 32.52B | 30.25B | 27.60B | 27.37B | 25.88B | 25.60B | 24.13B | 24.76B | 20.81B | 19.98B | 19.96B | 19.63B | 18.85B | 17.81B |
| Assets (USD) | 34.46B | 32.52B | 30.25B | 27.60B | 27.37B | 25.88B | 25.60B | 24.13B | 24.76B | 20.81B | 19.98B | 19.96B | 19.63B | 18.85B | 17.81B |

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