Name: Medibank Private (MPL) Short Position History
Creator: Shorted
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MPL

Medibank Private

Insurance

Medibank Private (ASX: MPL) is an Australian health company whose core business is underwriting and distributing private health insurance, complemented by health services and adjacent insurance offerings (including pet and travel insurance). It is one of Australia’s largest private health insurers, with scale in policyholder membership, brand recognition, and a broad distribution footprint across direct and partner channels. The group’s value proposition centres on integrated health management, preventative health programs and digital servicing aimed at improving member outcomes while managing claims costs.

Short position

short percentage2.92%

reported shorts80.3M

shares on issue2.754B

Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) has 2.92% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 80,303,380 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.57 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.72 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 3.86% in June 2026. MPL is classified in the Insurance industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Operations exposure

New South WalesSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Large member base and provider network
VictoriaSignificant operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Significant members and corporate operations
QueenslandSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Major member base and claims activity
South AustraliaSome operations exposure (estimate)
Basis: Member premiums and healthcare services