Fortescue Ltd engages in the exploration, development, production, processing, and sale of iron ore in Australia, China, and internationally. The company explores for copper and lithium deposits; and rare earth elements. It owns and operates rail and port facilities; power system integrating solar and wind generation, battery energy storage systems, firming capability, and high voltage transmission infrastructures. The also company focuses on producing green energy and green hydrogen, including derivatives comprising green ammonia, as well as green technology development and manufacturing. The company was formerly known as Fortescue Metals Group Limited and changed its name to Fortescue Ltd in November 2023. Fortescue Ltd was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 3.05% | — |
| 24 Aug | 3.08% | — |
| 21 Aug | 3.15% | — |
| 20 Aug | 3.21% | — |
| 19 Aug | 3.09% | — |
| 18 Aug | 3.06% | — |
| 17 Aug | 3.00% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.99% | — |
| 13 Aug | 2.93% | — |
Fortescue LTD (FMG) Short Interest Summary
Fortescue LTD (FMG) currently has 3.05% of its shares sold short (94.1 million shares, worth approximately $1.7 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes FMG the #109 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in FMG is down 0.01% over the past week and up 0.18% over the past month. FMG is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent FMG Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 3.05% | 94.1M | $17.71 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 3.08% | 94.8M | $17.93 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 3.15% | 97.1M | $17.75 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 3.21% | 98.7M | $17.95 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 3.09% | 95.2M | $18.06 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 3.06% | 94.3M | $17.68 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 3.00% | 92.4M | $17.75 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.99% | 92.1M | $17.64 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 2.93% | 90.1M | $17.88 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 2.91% | 89.6M | $17.96 |
FMG Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fortescue LTD (FMG)'s current short interest?
Fortescue LTD (FMG) currently has a short interest of 3.05% of total shares outstanding. This means 3.05% of FMG'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 FMG heavily shorted on the ASX?
FMG has a relatively low short interest of 3.05%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for FMG investors?
Short interest in FMG shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 3.05%, FMG's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this FMG 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 FMG.