GEM
G8 EDUCATION LIMITED ORDINARYG8 Education Limited provides early childhood education and care services in Australia. It operates childcare centers; and offers its services under various brands. The company was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Varsity Lakes, Australia.
GEM
GEM
G8 EDUCATION LIMITED ORDINARY
G8 Education Limited provides early childhood education and care services in Australia. It operates childcare centers; and offers its services under various brands.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 5.88% | — |
| 10 July | 5.46% | — |
| 9 July | 5.43% | — |
| 8 July | 5.30% | — |
| 7 July | 5.17% | — |
| 6 July | 5.06% | — |
| 3 July | 5.08% | — |
| 2 July | 5.20% | — |
| 1 July | 5.14% | — |
G8 Education Limited (GEM) Short Interest Summary
G8 Education Limited (GEM) currently has 5.88% of its shares sold short (45.4 million shares, worth approximately $6.4 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes GEM the #56 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in GEM is up 0.82% over the past week and up 1.10% over the past month. GEM is part of the Consumer Discretionary sector on the ASX.
Recent GEM Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 5.88% | 45.4M | $0.14 |
| 10 July 2026 | 5.46% | 42.2M | $0.15 |
| 9 July 2026 | 5.43% | 41.9M | $0.14 |
| 8 July 2026 | 5.30% | 40.9M | $0.15 |
| 7 July 2026 | 5.17% | 39.9M | $0.16 |
| 6 July 2026 | 5.06% | 39.0M | $0.14 |
| 3 July 2026 | 5.08% | 39.2M | $0.14 |
| 2 July 2026 | 5.20% | 40.1M | $0.14 |
| 1 July 2026 | 5.14% | 39.6M | $0.15 |
| 30 June 2026 | 5.22% | 40.3M | $0.14 |
GEM Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is G8 Education Limited (GEM)'s current short interest?
G8 Education Limited (GEM) currently has a short interest of 5.88% of total shares outstanding. This means 5.88% of GEM'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 GEM heavily shorted on the ASX?
GEM has a moderate level of short interest at 5.88%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. GEM is currently ranked #56 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for GEM investors?
Short interest in GEM shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 5.88%, GEM's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this GEM 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 GEM.