QBE
QBE INSURANCE GROUP ORDINARYQBE Insurance Group Limited engages in underwriting general insurance and reinsurance risks in the Australia Pacific, North America, and internationally. The company offers commercial and domestic property, agriculture, public/product liability, motor and motor casualty, professional indemnity, workers' compensation, accident, health, financial and credit, and other insurance products, as well as marine, energy and aviation insurance products. It also manages Lloyd's syndicates, as well as provides investment management services. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
QBE
QBE
QBE INSURANCE GROUP ORDINARY
QBE Insurance Group Limited engages in underwriting general insurance and reinsurance risks in the Australia Pacific, North America, and internationally. The company offers commercial and domestic property, agriculture, public/product liability, motor and motor casualty, professional indemnity, workers' compensation, accident, health, financial and credit, and other insurance products, as well as marine, energy and aviation insurance products.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.36% | — |
| 10 July | 0.41% | — |
| 9 July | 0.37% | — |
| 8 July | 0.38% | — |
| 7 July | 0.40% | — |
| 6 July | 0.38% | — |
| 3 July | 0.39% | — |
| 2 July | 0.37% | — |
| 1 July | 0.37% | — |
Qbe Insurance Group (QBE) Short Interest Summary
Qbe Insurance Group (QBE) currently has 0.36% of its shares sold short (5.3 million shares, worth approximately $131.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes QBE the #350 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in QBE is down 0.03% over the past week and down 0.74% over the past month. QBE is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent QBE Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.36% | 5.3M | $25.47 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.41% | 6.1M | $25.47 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.37% | 5.5M | $25.58 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.38% | 5.7M | $25.40 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.40% | 6.0M | $24.99 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.38% | 5.7M | $24.99 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.39% | 5.8M | $24.83 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.37% | 5.5M | $25.08 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.37% | 5.5M | $24.95 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.37% | 5.5M | $25.19 |
QBE Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Qbe Insurance Group (QBE)'s current short interest?
Qbe Insurance Group (QBE) currently has a short interest of 0.36% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.36% of QBE'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 QBE heavily shorted on the ASX?
QBE has a relatively low short interest of 0.36%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for QBE investors?
Short interest in QBE shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.36%, QBE's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this QBE 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 QBE.