AFG
AUST FINANCE GRP ORDINARYAustralian Finance Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the mortgage origination and lending business in Australia. It operates through Distribution and Manufacturing segments. The company is involved in the distribution of home loans, consumer asset finance and commercial loans through AFG broker, as well as residential mortgage lending of own branded home loan products distributed through warehouse facilities and the Group's residential mortgage-backed securities program and white label products. Its products include Suite360 Platform, BrokerEngine Plus Software, and SMART marketing platform, and analytics and business data. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
AFG
AFG
AUST FINANCE GRP ORDINARY
Australian Finance Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the mortgage origination and lending business in Australia. It operates through Distribution and Manufacturing segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 0.46% | — |
| 24 Aug | 0.56% | — |
| 21 Aug | 0.57% | — |
| 20 Aug | 0.56% | — |
| 19 Aug | 0.55% | — |
| 18 Aug | 0.54% | — |
| 17 Aug | 0.53% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.51% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.50% | — |
Aust Finance Grp (AFG) Short Interest Summary
Aust Finance Grp (AFG) currently has 0.46% of its shares sold short (1.2 million shares, worth approximately $1.9 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes AFG the #323 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in AFG is down 0.08% over the past week and up 0.18% over the past month. AFG is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent AFG Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.46% | 1.2M | $1.55 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 0.56% | 1.5M | $1.52 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 0.57% | 1.5M | $1.60 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.56% | 1.5M | $1.60 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 0.55% | 1.5M | $1.53 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.54% | 1.5M | $1.53 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.53% | 1.4M | $1.55 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.51% | 1.4M | $1.54 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.50% | 1.4M | $1.55 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.49% | 1.3M | $1.60 |
AFG Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aust Finance Grp (AFG)'s current short interest?
Aust Finance Grp (AFG) currently has a short interest of 0.46% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.46% of AFG'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 AFG heavily shorted on the ASX?
AFG has a relatively low short interest of 0.46%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for AFG investors?
Short interest in AFG shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.46%, AFG's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this AFG 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 AFG.