Huntington Bancshares Surges 2.87% as Volumes Soar 37% Amid Strategic Shifts in Institutional Focus Ranks 207th in Liquidity

Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) surged 2.87% on Aug. 12, with a daily trading volume of $530 million—a 37.01% rise from the prior day—ranking it 207th among U.S. stocks by liquidity. The uptick followed a strategic shift in institutional focus toward mid-cap regional banks amid evolving interest rate expectations.

Analysts noted the volume spike reflected renewed institutional positioning as investors recalibrated portfolios for potential Fed policy pivots. The stock's performance aligned with broader sector rotation, though its market cap position remained below the top 100 volume leaders. Brokerage activity suggested selective accumulation rather than broad market enthusiasm.

A backtest of a volume-based trading strategy showed mixed outcomes. Buying the top 500 volume stocks daily and holding for one day generated $2,340 in cumulative gains from 2022 through August 2025. However, the approach faced a maximum drawdown of -15.3% on Oct. 27, 2022, underscoring the volatility inherent in high-turnover strategies.