ASX Most Shorted Stocks Today
The top 20 most shorted stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange as of Monday 31 August 2026. Data sourced from ASIC short position reports.
Top 20 Most Shorted ASX Stocks
| Rank | Stock | Short % |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | DRO DRONESHIELD LIMITED ORDINARY | 14.35% |
| #2 | LOT LOTUS RESOURCES LTD ORDINARY | 13.87% |
| #3 | DMP DOMINO PIZZA ENTERPR ORDINARY | 12.33% |
| #4 | 4DX 4DMEDICAL LIMITED ORDINARY | 12.27% |
| #5 | CAR CAR GROUP LIMITED ORDINARY | 12.03% |
| #6 | TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATE ORDINARY | 11.96% |
| #7 | PLS PLS GROUP LTD ORDINARY | 11.22% |
| #8 | PDN PALADIN ENERGY LTD ORDINARY | 11.10% |
| #9 | FLT FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL ORDINARY | 10.97% |
| #10 | ELD ELDERS LIMITED ORDINARY | 10.71% |
| #11 | ZIP ZIP CO LTD.. ORDINARY | 10.61% |
| #12 | TLX TELIX PHARMACEUTICAL ORDINARY | 10.47% |
| #13 | LYC LYNAS RARE EARTHS ORDINARY | 10.29% |
| #14 | IPX IPERIONX LIMITED ORDINARY | 9.95% |
| #15 | RIO RIO TINTO LIMITED ORDINARY | 9.74% |
| #16 | IPH IPH LIMITED ORDINARY | 9.38% |
| #17 | GMD GENESIS MINERALS ORDINARY | 9.38% |
| #18 | DYL DEEP YELLOW LIMITED ORDINARY | 9.37% |
| #19 | BAP BAPCOR LIMITED ORDINARY | 9.24% |
| #20 | COH COCHLEAR LIMITED ORDINARY | 9.23% |
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About ASX Short Selling Data
Short selling occurs when investors borrow shares and sell them, betting the price will fall. They profit by buying back shares at a lower price to return to the lender. High short interest can indicate bearish sentiment, but also potential for short squeezes if prices rise unexpectedly. Learn more about how short selling works.
How We Source This Data
Our short position data is sourced directly from ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) daily reports. ASIC requires disclosure of any short position equal to or greater than 0.1% of a company's issued capital. Data is typically published with a T+3 delay.
Understanding Short Interest Percentages
- <5%: Low short interest, generally bullish sentiment
- 5-10%: Moderate short interest, some bearish views
- 10-20%: High short interest, significant bearish sentiment
- >20%: Extreme short interest, potential squeeze candidate