Medibank Private
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
Medibank Private (ASX:MPL) has 3.73% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 102,719,790 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.56 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.43 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 3.93% 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.
Price & short interest
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4Medibank Private (MPL) short interest history
MPL Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- +0.56pp
- 90-day change
- +0.43pp
- 1-year change
- +2.95pp
- All-time high
- 3.93% (June 2026)
- All-time low
- 0.02% (December 2014)
Is MPL heavily shorted?
Not especially: 3.73% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #92 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 MPL's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days Medibank Private's short interest has risen 0.56 percentage points, and over 90 days it has been broadly stable. The current level is 3.73% of shares on issue.
What is the highest MPL's short interest has been?
Since 2014, Medibank Private's short interest peaked at 3.93% in June 2026 and bottomed at 0.02% in December 2014.
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 2014. See our methodology.