ASX Most Shorted Stocks Today
The top 20 most shorted stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange as of Saturday 23 May 2026. Data sourced from ASIC short position reports.
Top 20 Most Shorted ASX Stocks
| Rank | Stock | Short % |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | LOT LOTUS RESOURCES LIMITED | 17.16% |
| #2 | DMP DOMINO'S PIZZA ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 15.63% |
| #3 | TLX TELIX PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 14.98% |
| #4 | BOE BOSS ENERGY LTD | 14.33% |
| #5 | GYG GUZMAN Y GOMEZ LIMITED | 14.08% |
| #6 | PNV POLYNOVO LIMITED | 13.62% |
| #7 | TWE TREASURY WINE ESTATES LIMITED | 13.47% |
| #8 | ZIP ZIP CO LIMITED.. | 11.55% |
| #9 | DRO DRONESHIELD LIMITED | 11.45% |
| #10 | CAR CAR GROUP LIMITED | 11.15% |
| #11 | FLT FLIGHT CENTRE TRAVEL GROUP LIMITED | 11.12% |
| #12 | BAP BAPCOR LIMITED | 10.86% |
| #13 | PDN PALADIN ENERGY LTD | 10.37% |
| #14 | NAN NANOSONICS LIMITED | 10.17% |
| #15 | LYC LYNAS RARE EARTHS LIMITED | 9.71% |
| #16 | GDG GENERATION DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED | 9.66% |
| #17 | HLS HEALIUS LIMITED | 9.66% |
| #18 | EDV ENDEAVOUR GROUP LIMITED | 9.59% |
| #19 | CUV CLINUVEL PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED | 9.24% |
| #20 | BRG BREVILLE GROUP LIMITED | 9.04% |
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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