NAB
NATIONAL AUST. BANK ORDINARYNational Australia Bank Limited provides financial services to individuals and businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Business and Private Banking; Personal Banking; Corporate and Institutional Banking; New Zealand Banking; and Corporate Functions and Other segments. It accepts transaction accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and term deposits; and specialized accounts, such as foreign currency, business interest, cash maximiser, farm management, community free saver, statutory trust, and project bank accounts, as well as farm management deposits. In addition, the company provides home loans, personal loans, and business loans; vehicle and equipment finance; and trade and invoice finance, as well as business overdrafts and bank guarantees. Further, it offers insurance products consisting of home and content, landlord, travel, car, caravan and trailer, life, and business insurance products; and self-managed super funds, cash management, and financial advice services. Additionally, the company provides investment products; credit, debit, and business cards; payments and merchant services; online and internet banking services; small business services; international and foreign exchange solutions; and industry-specific banking services. The company was founded in 1834 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
NAB
NAB
NATIONAL AUST. BANK ORDINARY
National Australia Bank Limited provides financial services to individuals and businesses in Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Asia, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through Business and Private Banking; Personal Banking; Corporate and Institutional Banking; New Zealand Banking; and Corporate Functions and Other segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.12% | — |
| 10 July | 1.12% | — |
| 9 July | 1.11% | — |
| 8 July | 1.06% | — |
| 7 July | 0.97% | — |
| 6 July | 1.04% | — |
| 3 July | 1.04% | — |
| 2 July | 1.14% | — |
| 1 July | 1.12% | — |
National Aust. Bank (NAB) Short Interest Summary
National Aust. Bank (NAB) currently has 1.12% of its shares sold short (34.9 million shares, worth approximately $1.4 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes NAB the #234 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in NAB is up 0.08% over the past week and down 0.52% over the past month. NAB is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent NAB Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.12% | 34.9M | $40.05 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.12% | 35.0M | $39.61 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.11% | 34.7M | $39.28 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.06% | 32.9M | $39.59 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.97% | 30.2M | $39.22 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.04% | 32.5M | $38.65 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.04% | 32.3M | $38.57 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.14% | 35.4M | $38.41 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.12% | 34.2M | $36.99 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.87% | 57.4M | $37.86 |
NAB Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Aust. Bank (NAB)'s current short interest?
National Aust. Bank (NAB) currently has a short interest of 1.12% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.12% of NAB'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 NAB heavily shorted on the ASX?
NAB has a relatively low short interest of 1.12%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for NAB investors?
Short interest in NAB shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.12%, NAB's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this NAB 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 NAB.