Challenger (CGF) Short Interest

Challenger (ASX:CGF) had 0.17% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 1,134,958 shares. Challenger operates in the Financial Services industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).

Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.

Challenger logo
CGF

Challenger

Financial Services

Challenger Limited is an ASX-listed investment management company focused on providing financial security for retirement. It operates through two core businesses: Life (annuities) and Funds Management. Challenger Life is Australia's largest provider of annuities, while Challenger Investment Management offers fixed income investment strategies.

Short position

short percentage0.17%
reported shorts1.1M
shares on issue681.585M

Challenger (ASX:CGF) has 0.17% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 1,134,958 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.11 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.64 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 10.59% in September 2011. CGF is classified in the Financial Services industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Operations exposure

  • New South WalesMajority of operations (estimate)

    Basis: Sydney-based annuities and funds operations

Coarse bands are AI estimates based on public company information.

Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.

Price & short interest

Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4

CGF intelligence dossier

Public-source evidence for this company, with industry drill-up links.

  • Tax paid and taxable income records
  • Government contracts and public money
  • Emissions and trade exposure
  • Political donations and lobbying links
Sign in to unlock the dossierFree account · no card required
Short interest history & FAQ

Company

AI-generated research profile of Challenger

Financial Services
Annuities
Funds Management
Retirement Income
ASX

About

address

Level 2, 5 Martin Place, SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2000

Connect

More Financial Services Stocks

Other shorted stocks in this sector

Be the first to discuss CGF

Start a research thread or post the first pulse update