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ASX LIMITED ORDINARYASX Limited operates as a multi-asset class and integrated exchange company in Australia and internationally. The company provides regulated framework for entities to raise capital and source liquidity; education programs, research and insights, investor access and peer group networking; distribution facility for quoted exchange traded funds (ETFs) and debt securities. It is also involved in the trading of futures and options on interest rate, equity index, agricultural and energy products, and options over individual securities; cash market trading of equities, warrants, ETFs, and debt securities; and clearing of exchange-traded derivatives, and over-the-counter interest rate and equity derivatives. In addition, it offers information services, including pricing and trading data; technical services, such as market access, connectivity, hosting and co-location services; central counterparty clearing and settlement services for equities; settlement, depository, and registry services for debt securities; and payment platform for high value payments, electricity providers, and property transactions. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Sydney, Australia.
ASX
ASX
ASX LIMITED ORDINARY
ASX Limited operates as a multi-asset class and integrated exchange company in Australia and internationally. The company provides regulated framework for entities to raise capital and source liquidity; education programs, research and insights, investor access and peer group networking; distribution facility for quoted exchange traded funds (ETFs) and debt securities.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 5.67% | — |
| 10 July | 5.56% | — |
| 9 July | 5.51% | — |
| 8 July | 5.44% | — |
| 7 July | 5.26% | — |
| 6 July | 5.53% | — |
| 3 July | 5.55% | — |
| 2 July | 5.51% | — |
| 1 July | 5.53% | — |
ASX Limited (ASX) Short Interest Summary
ASX Limited (ASX) currently has 5.67% of its shares sold short (11.1 million shares, worth approximately $627.0 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes ASX the #58 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in ASX is up 0.13% over the past week and up 1.47% over the past month. ASX is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent ASX Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5.67% | 11.1M | $54.57 |
| 10 July 2026 | 5.56% | 10.9M | $54.20 |
| 9 July 2026 | 5.51% | 10.8M | $54.21 |
| 8 July 2026 | 5.44% | 10.6M | $54.35 |
| 7 July 2026 | 5.26% | 10.3M | $53.49 |
| 6 July 2026 | 5.53% | 10.8M | $52.59 |
| 3 July 2026 | 5.55% | 10.8M | $51.52 |
| 2 July 2026 | 5.51% | 10.8M | $52.25 |
| 1 July 2026 | 5.53% | 10.8M | $53.10 |
| 30 June 2026 | 5.60% | 11.0M | $53.32 |
ASX Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASX Limited (ASX)'s current short interest?
ASX Limited (ASX) currently has a short interest of 5.67% of total shares outstanding. This means 5.67% of ASX'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 ASX heavily shorted on the ASX?
ASX has a moderate level of short interest at 5.67%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. ASX is currently ranked #58 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for ASX investors?
Short interest in ASX shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 5.67%, ASX's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this ASX 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 ASX.