Fortescue
Fortescue is a leading integrated green technology, energy, and metals company based in Western Australia. It is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the materials sector, leveraging its expertise to deliver high returns to shareholders. The company is a pioneer in transitioning to green energy solutions, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint while maintaining robust production capabilities.
Short position
Fortescue (ASX:FMG) has 3.61% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 111,278,720 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.38 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 1.10 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 12.63% in April 2015. FMG is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4Fortescue (FMG) short interest history
FMG Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- +0.38pp
- 90-day change
- +1.10pp
- 1-year change
- +2.04pp
- All-time high
- 12.63% (April 2015)
- All-time low
- 0.12% (January 2011)
Is FMG heavily shorted?
Not especially: 3.61% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #93 of 799 ASX securities with reported short positions. ASIC requires positions of 0.01% of issued capital or $100,000 (whichever is less) to be reported.
How has FMG's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days Fortescue's short interest has been broadly stable, and over 90 days it has risen 1.10 percentage points. The current level is 3.61% of shares on issue.
What is the highest FMG's short interest has been?
Since 2010, Fortescue's short interest peaked at 12.63% in April 2015 and bottomed at 0.12% in January 2011.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from daily ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay. Shorted aggregates the full history since 2010. See our methodology.