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Shorting the ASX: Official Short Position Data from ASIC

Everything you need to track shorting on the ASX — official ASIC short selling data updated daily with T+4 delay. Follow the most shorted ASX stocks, analyze short interest trends, and explore industry heatmaps.

Shorted.com.au provides free daily short position data sourced directly from ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission). View the top 100 most shorted stocks on the ASX, interactive historical charts, industry sector breakdowns, and comprehensive analysis. Data is updated daily with T+4 trading day delay as published by ASIC. Track short interest trends, identify heavily shorted companies, and monitor bearish sentiment across the Australian market.

Top 10 Most Shorted ASX Stocks

Most shorted stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange, sourced from official ASIC short position data with T+4 trading day delay.
RankCodeCompanyShort Interest %
1LOTLOTUS RESOURCES LTD ORDINARY22.81%
2DMPDOMINO PIZZA ENTERPR ORDINARY13.86%
3DRODRONESHIELD LIMITED ORDINARY11.94%
4TLXTELIX PHARMACEUTICAL ORDINARY11.90%
5BOEBOSS ENERGY LTD ORDINARY11.77%
64DX4DMEDICAL LIMITED ORDINARY11.48%
7FLTFLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL ORDINARY11.43%
8PDNPALADIN ENERGY LTD ORDINARY11.39%
9CARCAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY11.32%
10TWETREASURY WINE ESTATE ORDINARY10.92%

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Stocks with the biggest short position changes

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Rising Short Interest
ELDELDERS LIMITED ORDINARY
10.21%+0.88%
TPWTEMPLE & WEBSTER LTD ORDINARY
7.09%+0.67%
COHCOCHLEAR LIMITED ORDINARY
9.76%+0.67%
GMDGENESIS MINERALS ORDINARY
6.49%+0.65%
4DX4DMEDICAL LIMITED ORDINARY
11.48%+0.47%
Falling Short Interest
BOEBOSS ENERGY LTD ORDINARY
11.77%-1.61%
ZIPZIP CO LTD.. ORDINARY
8.58%-0.94%
HLSHEALIUS ORDINARY
9.96%-0.58%
ILUILUKA RESOURCES ORDINARY
7.59%-0.42%

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Materials4.1%Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail3.7%Automobiles & Components3.0%Consumer Services2.5%Consumer Durables & Apparel2.2%Food, Beverage & Tobacco2.2%Insurance2.0%Real Estate Management & Development1.8%Health Care Equipment & Services1.7%Banks1.7%Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail1.5%Energy1.5%Media & Entertainment1.3%Financial Services1.2%Software & Services1.2%Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences1.0%Capital Goods1.0%Telecommunication Services0.9%Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)0.9%Commercial & Professional Services0.9%Transportation0.8%Utilities0.7%Technology Hardware & Equipment0.4%Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment0.2%Household & Personal Products0.0%

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Official ASIC Data

All short position data is sourced directly from ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) daily reports. We track over 4,500 ASX-listed securities with historical data from 2010 to present.

T+4 Trading Day Delay

ASIC publishes short position data with a 4 trading day delay to balance market transparency with preventing potential manipulation. Data shown reflects positions from 4 trading days ago, not real-time figures.

Charts & Analysis

View interactive historical charts, industry heatmaps, and weekly reports. Screen stocks by short interest, days to cover, director trades, and news sentiment. Track the most shorted ASX stocks with daily updates.