Top shorted ASX companies
Updated
ASIC shorts (T+4): 30 Jan 2026ASX gross shorts (T+1): 3 Feb 2026| Ticker | Company | % ShortShort % |
|---|---|---|
| DMP | DOMINO'S PIZZA ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 17.10% |
| BOE | BOSS ENERGY LTD | 16.69% |
| GYG | GUZMAN Y GOMEZ LIMITED | 14.07% |
| TWE | TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED | 13.69% |
| PNV | POLYNOVO LIMITED | 12.08% |
| FLT | FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED | 11.98% |
| TLX | TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 11.82% |
| IEL | IDP EDUCATION LIMITED | 11.57% |
| IPH | IPH LIMITED | 10.93% |
| PDN | PALADIN ENERGY LTD | 10.40% |
Top 5 Shorts Over Time
Data source: © Australian Securities & Investments Commission. Reproduced with permission.
Where shorts are building
vs 7dvs last 7d| DMP | DOMINO'S PIZZA ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 17.10%+0.13%17.10% |
| BOE | BOSS ENERGY LTD | 16.69%+0.51%16.69% |
| GYG | GUZMAN Y GOMEZ LIMITED | 14.07%+0.36%14.07% |
| TWE | TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED | 13.69%+0.36%13.69% |
| FLT | FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED | 11.98%+0.48%11.98% |
| TLX | TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 11.82%+0.40%11.82% |
| IPH | IPH LIMITED | 10.93%+0.96%10.93% |
| PWH | PWR HOLDINGS LIMITED | 10.26%+0.32%10.26% |
| NAN | NANOSONICS LIMITED | 9.85%+0.47%9.85% |
| KAR | KAROON ENERGY LTD | 9.57%+0.20%9.57% |
Where covering is underway
vs 7dvs last 7d| PNV | POLYNOVO LIMITED | 12.08%0.01%12.08% |
| IEL | IDP EDUCATION LIMITED | 11.57%1.27%11.57% |
| PDN | PALADIN ENERGY LTD | 10.40%0.39%10.40% |
| CTD | CORPORATE TRAVEL MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 9.34%0.02%9.34% |
| DRO | DRONESHIELD LIMITED | 8.31%1.74%8.31% |
| DGT | DIGICO INFRASTRUCTURE REIT | 7.94%0.35%7.94% |
| PLS | PLS GROUP LIMITED | 7.56%0.26%7.56% |
| CU6 | CLARITY PHARMACEUTICALS LTD | 6.92%0.10%6.92% |
| RIO | RIO TINTO LIMITED | 6.59%0.40%6.59% |
| EDV | ENDEAVOUR GROUP LIMITED | 6.13%0.28%6.13% |
ASX short interest explained
Short selling is when an investor borrows shares, sells them on market, and later buys them back to return to the lender. If the price falls in between, the short seller profits. Regulators and investors watch short interest because rising shorting can signal negative sentiment, crowded trades, or upcoming news.
On this site, “% short” is the estimated proportion of a company’s shares on issue that are out on loan and sold short. It’s a simple way to compare how heavily different tickers are shorted, regardless of their size. You can explore the current leaders in the Top 100, or drill into a specific ticker like BHP to see history.
ASIC publishes short position data on a T+4 basis. We pair that with the ASX next-day gross shorts file (T+1) so you can see positioning shifts sooner. Both feeds are labelled clearly across the site. For sourcing and method details, see the About page.
Last ASIC update (T+4): 30 Jan 2026
Last ASX gross file (T+1): 3 Feb 2026
FAQ
What is short selling?
Short selling is when an investor borrows shares, sells them, and later buys them back to return to the lender. If the price falls in between, the short seller profits. It is closely watched because elevated short interest can signal negative sentiment or upcoming catalysts.
How often does ASIC update short interest data?
ASIC publishes short position data on a T+4 basis (trade date plus four business days). Files are released on business days and reflect positions from several days earlier due to the T+4 lag. See the ASIC short position reports table at https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/markets/short-selling/short-position-reports-table/.
When was the last update?
The latest processed ASIC file is dated 30 Jan 2026 (T+4).
What does “% short” mean?
“% short” is an estimate of the proportion of a company's shares on issue that are out on loan and sold short. It allows apples-to-apples comparison across companies of different sizes.
Who runs this site?
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