For the second year in a row, ING has been awarded the IEX Gouden Stier Award for Best Investment Institution of the Year. This public award recognises our clear investment approach, personal guidance and focus on what investors find important when investing.
What makes this award even more special: it is the third time ING has received a Gouden Stier. Together, these recognitions underline what we stand for – accessible investing, with attention to return, risk and sustainability.
Award highlights
In 2025, ING Portfolio Management achieved the strongest results in an independent study by Investment Officer comparing the neutral investment portfolios of the five largest Dutch banks. ING delivered the highest net return as well as the strongest relative performance.
With a return of over 6% and more than 1% outperformance versus the benchmark, the study shows that our investment approach continues to deliver consistent results in changing market conditions.
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In a year marked by short‑term market movements, ING maintained a neutral positioning where appropriate. This award highlights our disciplined, long‑term approach to managing clients’ investments.
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This translation is intended for the customer’s convenience only. In the event of any inconsistency between the English translation and the original Dutch version, the original Dutch version shall prevail.
For more information about ING's Sustainable Investment Policy, please visit ing.nl/ESG.
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