Qbe Insurance Group (QBE) Short Interest

Qbe Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) had 0.22% of shares reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, representing 3,297,573 shares. Qbe Insurance Group operates in the Insurance industry. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).

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

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QBE

Qbe Insurance Group

Insurance

QBE Insurance Group is a leading global insurer and reinsurer, offering a diverse range of insurance products and services. The company is known for its strong underwriting capabilities and investment management expertise. It operates in multiple markets, providing tailored insurance solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

Short position

short percentage0.22%
reported shorts3.3M
shares on issue1.494B

Qbe Insurance Group (ASX:QBE) has 0.22% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 3,297,573 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.18 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.48 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 5.45% in January 2013. QBE 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

  • VictoriaSome operations exposure (estimate)

    Basis: Victorian workers compensation scheme management

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

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Level 18, 388 George Street, SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, 2000

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