ABG
ABACUS GROUP FPO/UNITS STAPLEDAbacus Group is a strong asset-backed, annuity style business model where capital is directed towards assets that provide potential for enhanced income growth and ultimately create value. Our people, market insight and repositioning capability together with strategic partnering are the key enablers of our strategy. Abacus Group is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and is included in the S&P/ASX300 Index and the FTSE EPRA NAREIT Global Real Estate Index Service. The Abacus Group is a stapled entity comprising of Abacus Group Holdings Limited ACN 080 604 619, Abacus Group Projects Limited ACN 104 066 104, Abacus Trust ARSN 096 572 128, Abacus Income Trust ARSN 104 934 287. Abacus Group was founded in August 2001 and is incorporated and based in Australia.
ABG
ABG
ABACUS GROUP FPO/UNITS STAPLED
Abacus Group is a strong asset-backed, annuity style business model where capital is directed towards assets that provide potential for enhanced income growth and ultimately create value. Our people, market insight and repositioning capability together with strategic partnering are the key enablers of our strategy.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 1.56% | — |
| 24 Aug | 1.54% | — |
| 21 Aug | 1.53% | — |
| 20 Aug | 1.33% | — |
| 19 Aug | 1.30% | — |
| 18 Aug | 1.25% | — |
| 17 Aug | 1.26% | — |
| 14 Aug | 1.22% | — |
| 13 Aug | 1.18% | — |
Abacus Group (ABG) Short Interest Summary
Abacus Group (ABG) currently has 1.56% of its shares sold short (13.9 million shares, worth approximately $12.5 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes ABG the #189 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in ABG is up 0.30% over the past week and up 0.35% over the past month. ABG is part of the Real Estate sector on the ASX.
Recent ABG Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1.56% | 13.9M | $0.90 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1.54% | 13.7M | $0.88 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 1.53% | 13.7M | $0.88 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 1.33% | 11.9M | $0.87 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 1.30% | 11.6M | $0.86 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1.25% | 11.2M | $0.83 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1.26% | 11.2M | $0.86 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1.22% | 10.9M | $0.88 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 1.18% | 10.5M | $0.91 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 1.15% | 10.3M | $0.91 |
ABG Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abacus Group (ABG)'s current short interest?
Abacus Group (ABG) currently has a short interest of 1.56% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.56% of ABG's shares have been sold short by investors who expect the price to decline. This data is sourced from ASIC reports and updated daily.
Is ABG heavily shorted on the ASX?
ABG has a relatively low short interest of 1.56%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for ABG investors?
Short interest in ABG shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.56%, ABG's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this ABG short data come from?
Short position data is published by ASIC with a four trading day delay (T+4) and covers reported short positions as a percentage of total shares on issue. ASX Short Data also tracks daily gross short sales (T+1), securities lending, and director trades for ABG.