Short Positions by Industry
Explore short selling activity across different ASX industry sectors. Click on any industry to see the most shorted stocks in that sector.
Capital Goods
50 stocks tracked
Financial Services
50 stocks tracked
Health Care Equipment & Services
50 stocks tracked
Materials
50 stocks tracked
Energy
50 stocks tracked
Software & Services
50 stocks tracked
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences
47 stocks tracked
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
36 stocks tracked
Consumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
34 stocks tracked
Consumer Services
29 stocks tracked
Media & Entertainment
26 stocks tracked
Commercial & Professional Services
25 stocks tracked
Other
22 stocks tracked
Food, Beverage & Tobacco
18 stocks tracked
Transportation
17 stocks tracked
Utilities
11 stocks tracked
Real Estate Management & Development
11 stocks tracked
Insurance
10 stocks tracked
Banks
9 stocks tracked
Technology Hardware & Equipment
9 stocks tracked
Telecommunication Services
8 stocks tracked
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
5 stocks tracked
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
4 stocks tracked
Consumer Durables & Apparel
3 stocks tracked
Household & Personal Products
3 stocks tracked
Automobiles & Components
3 stocks tracked
Understanding Industry Short Positions
Short selling activity varies significantly across different industry sectors on the ASX. Understanding which industries are heavily shorted can provide valuable insights into market sentiment and potential opportunities.
High Short Interest Industries
Sectors like mining (especially lithium and rare earths), speculative technology, and retail often see higher short interest due to their volatile nature and sensitivity to commodity prices or consumer spending patterns.
Lower Short Interest Industries
Defensive sectors such as utilities, healthcare, and essential consumer staples typically maintain lower short interest levels due to their stable revenue streams and lower volatility.