ASX short interest tracker
Updated
ASIC shorts (T+4): 31 July 2026ASX gross short sales (% capital, T+1): 4 Aug 2026| Ticker | Company | % ShortShort % |
|---|---|---|
| ATBHQ | Asian Development 4.35% 17-Jan-29 | 100.00% |
| DRO | DroneShield Limited | 16.03% |
| LOT | Lotus Resources Limited | 15.02% |
| 4DX | 4DMedical Limited | 13.13% |
| DMP | Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited | 12.71% |
| BOE | Boss Energy Limited | 12.12% |
| FLT | Flight Centre Travel Group Limited | 12.02% |
| TLX | Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited | 11.72% |
| PDN | Paladin Energy Ltd | 11.67% |
| CAR | CAR Group Limited | 11.52% |
Research context
How to read the latest short-interest table
ShortInterest.au adds value by turning delayed regulatory files into searchable company pages, trend charts, movement summaries, and source-labelled explainers. The leaderboard is a starting point, not a recommendation: high short interest can reflect negative sentiment, hedging, index activity, merger arbitrage, liquidity constraints, or a crowded trade that may reverse quickly.
Current concentration
The top of the table shows where outstanding short positions are most concentrated relative to shares on issue.
Fresh shorting pressure
Weekly risers can point to new short interest being added, but they should be checked against liquidity, company news, and the T+4 lag.
- DRO increased by 2.68 percentage points over the latest seven-report window and now sits at 16.03% short.
- DVP increased by 1.92 percentage points over the latest seven-report window and now sits at 6.78% short.
- A4N increased by 1.44 percentage points over the latest seven-report window and now sits at 7.21% short.
Covering and reversals
Weekly fallers can indicate short covering, but a falling position is not automatically bullish. It may follow price moves, borrow changes, or position limits.
- LOT decreased by 7.78 percentage points over the latest seven-report window and now sits at 15.02% short.
- TPW decreased by 1.05 percentage points over the latest seven-report window and now sits at 6.60% short.
- DMP decreased by 0.99 percentage points over the latest seven-report window and now sits at 12.71% short.
Before using the data
Compare the latest percentage with the 52-week range, check whether the move is one-day noise or a persistent trend, and read the ticker page alongside the methodology. For a fuller guide, read how to read ASX short interest and the research checklist.
Top 5 Shorts Over Time
Data source: © Australian Securities & Investments Commission. Reproduced with permission.
Where shorts are building
vs 7dvs last 7d| DRO | DroneShield Limited | 16.03%+2.68%16.03% |
| BOE | Boss Energy Limited | 12.12%+0.52%12.12% |
| TLX | Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited | 11.72%+0.03%11.72% |
| HLS | Healius Limited | 10.80%+0.01%10.80% |
| TWE | Treasury Wine Estates Limited | 10.40%+0.04%10.40% |
| IPX | IperionX Limited | 9.86%+0.24%9.86% |
| PLS | PLS Group Limited | 9.79%+0.29%9.79% |
| PNV | PolyNovo Limited | 9.71%+0.19%9.71% |
| COH | Cochlear Limited | 9.71%+0.23%9.71% |
| GMD | Genesis Minerals Limited | 9.57%+0.59%9.57% |
Where covering is underway
vs 7dvs last 7d| LOT | Lotus Resources Limited | 15.02%7.78%15.02% |
| 4DX | 4DMedical Limited | 13.13%0.20%13.13% |
| DMP | Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited | 12.71%0.99%12.71% |
| FLT | Flight Centre Travel Group Limited | 12.02%0.26%12.02% |
| PDN | Paladin Energy Ltd | 11.67%0.28%11.67% |
| CAR | CAR Group Limited | 11.52%0.11%11.52% |
| ELD | Elders Limited | 10.33%0.35%10.33% |
| LYC | Lynas Rare Earths Limited | 10.28%0.04%10.28% |
| BAP | Bapcor Limited | 9.92%0.22%9.92% |
| EDV | Endeavour Group Limited | 9.25%0.42%9.25% |
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 short sales file, reported as a percent of issued capital (T+1), so you can see trading-session short flow sooner. Both feeds are labelled clearly across the site. For sourcing and method details, see the About page.
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Last ASIC update (T+4): 31 July 2026
Last ASX gross short sales file (% capital, T+1): 4 Aug 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 31 July 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.
How is the data checked?
We check source files for freshness, empty reports, malformed tickers, duplicate rows, and stale publication dates. See the methodology for source, calculation, and limitation details.
How do I report a data issue?
Send the ASX code, affected date, source link if available, and a short description through the contact page. Confirmed issues are corrected after review against source files.
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