PPT
PERPETUAL LIMITED ORDINARYPerpetual Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm offers a range of financial products and services in Australia. The company provides funds management, portfolio management, financial planning, trustee, responsible entity and compliance services, executor services, investment administration and custody services, and mortgage processing services. It offers investment capabilities across a range of asset classes, including Australian and global equities, mortgages, cash and fixed interest, and Australian listed property. The company also provides specialist direct-to-client financial services for high net worth individuals that include fiduciary services, such as trust advice and services, custodial solutions, estate planning, estate administration, and executorial services; independent financial advice services with specialist and do-it-yourself' superannuation offerings; and philanthropic services. In addition, it offers corporate trustee and transaction support services, including trustee services for mortgage backed and other securitisation programs for major banks and non-bank financial institutions; mortgage services, including mortgage preparations, variations and discharges; post settlement servicing; regulatory compliance services for fund managers; custody, unit registry, and accounting services for property and mortgage funds; and trusteeships for corporate debt issues and infrastructure projects. The company is based in Sydney, Australia.
PPT
PPT
PERPETUAL LIMITED ORDINARY
Perpetual Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm offers a range of financial products and services in Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 2.65% | — |
| 10 July | 2.66% | — |
| 9 July | 2.66% | — |
| 8 July | 2.68% | — |
| 7 July | 2.58% | — |
| 6 July | 2.67% | — |
| 3 July | 2.77% | — |
| 2 July | 2.87% | — |
| 1 July | 3.18% | — |
Perpetual Limited (PPT) Short Interest Summary
Perpetual Limited (PPT) currently has 2.65% of its shares sold short (3.1 million shares, worth approximately $58.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes PPT the #121 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in PPT is down 0.02% over the past week and down 1.28% over the past month. PPT is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent PPT Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 2.65% | 3.1M | $19.03 |
| 10 July 2026 | 2.66% | 3.1M | $19.28 |
| 9 July 2026 | 2.66% | 3.1M | $19.28 |
| 8 July 2026 | 2.68% | 3.1M | $19.29 |
| 7 July 2026 | 2.58% | 3.0M | $19.22 |
| 6 July 2026 | 2.67% | 3.1M | $19.04 |
| 3 July 2026 | 2.77% | 3.2M | $18.98 |
| 2 July 2026 | 2.87% | 3.3M | $18.73 |
| 1 July 2026 | 3.18% | 3.7M | $18.10 |
| 30 June 2026 | 3.52% | 4.1M | $15.50 |
PPT Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perpetual Limited (PPT)'s current short interest?
Perpetual Limited (PPT) currently has a short interest of 2.65% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.65% of PPT'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 PPT heavily shorted on the ASX?
PPT has a relatively low short interest of 2.65%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for PPT investors?
Short interest in PPT shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.65%, PPT's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this PPT 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 PPT.