NHF
NIB HOLDINGS LIMITED ORDINARYnib holdings limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the underwriting and distribution of private health, life, and living insurance to residents, international students, and visitors in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates in six segments: Australian Residents Health Insurance, International (Inbound) Health Insurance, New Zealand Insurance, nib Travel, nib Thrive, and nib Health Services. It also offers travel and disability insurance products. In addition, the company provides health and wellbeing, telehealth, and treatment delivery services, as well as health management programs. Further, it provides digital marketplace platform under the national disability insurance scheme (NDIS). The company was founded in 1952 and is based in Newcastle, Australia.
NHF
NHF
NIB HOLDINGS LIMITED ORDINARY
nib holdings limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the underwriting and distribution of private health, life, and living insurance to residents, international students, and visitors in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates in six segments: Australian Residents Health Insurance, International (Inbound) Health Insurance, New Zealand Insurance, nib Travel, nib Thrive, and nib Health Services.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.72% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.75% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.73% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.73% | — |
| 19 Aug | 2.73% | — |
| 18 Aug | 2.69% | — |
| 17 Aug | 2.61% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.37% | — |
| 13 Aug | 2.38% | — |
Nib Holdings Limited (NHF) Short Interest Summary
Nib Holdings Limited (NHF) currently has 2.72% of its shares sold short (13.3 million shares, worth approximately $89.7 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes NHF the #119 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in NHF is up 0.03% over the past week and up 0.15% over the past month. NHF is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent NHF Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.72% | 13.3M | $6.82 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.75% | 13.4M | $6.73 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.73% | 13.3M | $7.40 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.73% | 13.4M | $7.09 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2.73% | 13.3M | $7.49 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 2.69% | 13.1M | $7.40 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2.61% | 12.8M | $7.44 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.37% | 11.6M | $7.35 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 2.38% | 11.7M | $7.36 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 2.39% | 11.7M | $7.32 |
NHF Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nib Holdings Limited (NHF)'s current short interest?
Nib Holdings Limited (NHF) currently has a short interest of 2.72% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.72% of NHF'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 NHF heavily shorted on the ASX?
NHF has a relatively low short interest of 2.72%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for NHF investors?
Short interest in NHF shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.72%, NHF's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this NHF 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 NHF.