AIG Closes Down 0.39% as $360M Volume Ranks 327th Amid Institutional Buying and High-Volume Strategy Returns of 166.71%

On July 29, 2025, American International Group (AIG) traded with a volume of $0.36 billion, ranking 327th in the market. The stock closed down 0.39%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment amid earnings season dynamics and institutional activity.

HB Wealth Management LLC significantly increased its stake in AIG during Q1, raising ownership by 55.5% to 26,021 shares valued at $2.26 million. This move aligns with broader institutional interest, as multiple investors adjusted their positions in the insurance giant. Sachetta LLC and Colonial Trust Co SC also expanded holdings, while insider sales reduced executive ownership by 68.33%.

Analyst expectations for AIG’s Q2 2025 earnings remain cautiously optimistic, with a Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.58 per share. The company has outperformed estimates in three of the past four quarters, though recent Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan ratings suggest a "neutral" outlook. Dividend updates highlight a $0.45 quarterly payout, raising the annual yield to $1.80, though the payout ratio remains negative at -67.67%.

Backtesting results for a high-volume trading strategy show a 166.71% return from 2022 to present, outperforming the benchmark by 137.53% with a Sharpe ratio of 1.14. The strategy achieved a 31.89% CAGR and no maximum drawdown, underscoring its risk-adjusted efficacy.