Accessible version Record EU buybacks present put-writing opportunities 2025 is on track to witness the highest European stock buyback volumes in at least 10yrs. Financials, Energy and Industrial stocks have led this activity in 2025, with Industrials standing out as the sector with the largest year-on-year (annualised) buyback volume growth. Sustained buyback activity creates a favourable backdrop for selective stock underwriting strategies as they (i) signal management confidence about the company being u ...