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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
| Rank | Code | Company | Short Interest % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LOT | LOTUS RESOURCES LTD ORDINARY | 22.81% |
| 2 | DMP | DOMINO PIZZA ENTERPR ORDINARY | 13.86% |
| 3 | DRO | DRONESHIELD LIMITED ORDINARY | 11.94% |
| 4 | TLX | TELIX PHARMACEUTICAL ORDINARY | 11.90% |
| 5 | BOE | BOSS ENERGY LTD ORDINARY | 11.77% |
| 6 | 4DX | 4DMEDICAL LIMITED ORDINARY | 11.48% |
| 7 | FLT | FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL ORDINARY | 11.43% |
| 8 | PDN | PALADIN ENERGY LTD ORDINARY | 11.39% |
| 9 | CAR | CAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY | 11.32% |
| 10 | TWE | TREASURY WINE ESTATE ORDINARY | 10.92% |
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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.
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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.