ING Shares Drop 2.11% Amid 461.54% Surge in Trading Volume as 2B Buyback Nears 70% Completion

. 9, 2025, , . The decline came as the Dutch bank reported progress on its €2 billion share buyback program, , . , .

The buyback program, announced in May 2025, aims to strengthen equity structure and return value to shareholders. , . Despite the buyback momentum, market pressures from broader banking sector volatility and regulatory uncertainties have weighed on investor sentiment. ING’s stock has traded near its 52-week low, .

, . The optimal holding period for risk-adjusted returns typically falls between 7-20 trading days, with positive excess returns emerging from day seven onward. This suggests potential short-term mean-reversion opportunities after sharp sell-offs, though near-term volatility remains tied to sector-specific risks and regulatory developments.