VGN
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ORDINARYVirgin Australia Holdings Limited provides domestic and international travel services to leisure, corporate and government, regional and charter travel, and air freight customers in Australia. It operates through the Airlines and Velocity segments. The company offers regular passenger transport and short-haul international regular public transport services, charter services, and loyalty programs. It also provides cargo and travel insurance services. The company has strategic alliances with Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air New Zealand, Hawaiian Airline, and All Nippon Airways. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in South Brisbane, Australia.
VGN
VGN
VIRGIN AUSTRALIA ORDINARY
Virgin Australia Holdings Limited provides domestic and international travel services to leisure, corporate and government, regional and charter travel, and air freight customers in Australia. It operates through the Airlines and Velocity segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.67% | — |
| 10 July | 0.69% | — |
| 9 July | 0.70% | — |
| 8 July | 0.72% | — |
| 7 July | 0.75% | — |
| 6 July | 0.77% | — |
| 3 July | 0.81% | — |
| 2 July | 0.83% | — |
| 1 July | 0.86% | — |
Virgin Australia (VGN) Short Interest Summary
Virgin Australia (VGN) currently has 0.67% of its shares sold short (5.3 million shares, worth approximately $15.1 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes VGN the #288 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in VGN is down 0.10% over the past week and down 0.36% over the past month. VGN is part of the Industrials sector on the ASX.
Recent VGN Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.67% | 5.3M | $2.91 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.69% | 5.4M | $2.98 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.70% | 5.5M | $2.98 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.72% | 5.6M | $3.02 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.75% | 5.8M | $3.10 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.77% | 6.1M | $2.96 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.81% | 6.3M | $3.03 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.83% | 6.5M | $3.02 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.86% | 6.8M | $3.02 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.88% | 6.9M | $3.07 |
VGN Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Virgin Australia (VGN)'s current short interest?
Virgin Australia (VGN) currently has a short interest of 0.67% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.67% of VGN'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 VGN heavily shorted on the ASX?
VGN has a relatively low short interest of 0.67%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for VGN investors?
Short interest in VGN shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.67%, VGN's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this VGN 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 VGN.