James W. Bernau - SEC Form 4 Insider Trading Activity
Summary
Updated Aug 3, 2026
James W. Bernau is a corporate insider tracked by InsiderAlpha. No SEC Form 4 filings recorded in the last 90 days. Lifetime open-market purchases: $11K. Historical track record: 5/5 stars across 3 tracked purchases.
Profile
James W. Bernau is President at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC (WVVI). Bernau has reported 3 insider filings with the SEC since 2025. The most recent filing was in November 2025.
| Role | President, Director |
|---|---|
| Notability | 40/100 |
Board memberships
- WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC
Reported roles
- President
Track Record
InsiderAlpha computes a forward-return-based score for every insider with enough Form 4 purchase history. The metrics below reflect realised performance after each tracked open-market purchase.
| InsiderAlpha rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
|---|---|
| Total purchases tracked | 3 |
| Purchases with forward-return data | 3 |
| 30-day win rate | 100% |
| 90-day win rate | 100% |
| Avg 5-day return | +4.25% |
| Avg 30-day return | +17.76% |
| Avg 90-day return | +1.74% |
| Best 30-day return | +17.76% |
Trading Pattern
InsiderAlpha's records for James W. Bernau go back to 2025: 1 primary Form 4 filing, an average of 0.5 per year. The typical open-market purchase is $4K (3 buys totaling $11K). The largest single buy on record is $8K of WVVI in 2025. No transaction on record carries a Rule 10b5-1 flag - the filings look discretionary rather than pre-scheduled, which makes their timing more informative as a signal.
Career & Filing History
Every role James W. Bernau has reported on a Form 4, reconstructed from the filings themselves - reporting insiders must state their relationship to the issuer (officer title, director seat, or 10% ownership) on every filing.
- President, Director at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC (WVVI) - 1 filing, 2025
Recent Transactions
| Date | Ticker | Company | Code | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-24 | WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC | P - Open-market purchase | 621 | $2.54 | $2K |
| 2025-11-24 | WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC | P - Open-market purchase | 3.0K | $2.60 | $8K |
| 2025-11-24 | WVVI | WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC | P - Open-market purchase | 500 | $2.59 | $1K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is James W. Bernau?
James W. Bernau is President at WILLAMETTE VALLEY VINEYARDS INC (WVVI). Bernau has reported 3 insider filings with the SEC since 2025. The most recent filing was in November 2025.…
Has James W. Bernau been buying or selling stock?
Recorded transactions: 3 open-market purchases ($11K) and 0 open-market sales across all tracked filings.
How accurate is James W. Bernau's historical track record?
Across 3 tracked purchases, James W. Bernau averaged +17.8% avg 30-day return with a 100% 30-day win rate. InsiderAlpha rates the track record at 5/5 stars.
Where can I see all of James W. Bernau's SEC filings?
All Form 4 filings, transaction values, and 10b5-1 plan flags are listed on this page and updated in real time as new SEC EDGAR filings are processed.
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