WBC
WESTPAC BANKING CORP ORDINARYWestpac Banking Corporation provides banking and other financial services in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through the Consumer, Business & Wealth, Institutional, and New Zealand segments. The company offers bank accounts, home and personal loans, credit cards, international and travel banking services, insurance, superannuation, investments, share trading, margin lending, private banking, and online banking services; savings and transactions accounts, loans and finance, payment solutions, insurance for businesses, foreign exchange and international money transfer, commercial business and industry banking; bank guarantee, business digital wallet, business setup, and business term deposits; and corporate online banking, transaction banking, corporate and structured finance, and trade and supply chain finance services. It serves individuals and consumers; small to medium businesses and commercial and agribusiness customers; high-net-worth individuals; and corporate and institutional and government customers. The company was formerly known as Bank of New South Wales and changed its name to Westpac Banking Corporation in October 1982. Westpac Banking Corporation was founded in 1817 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.
WBC
WBC
WESTPAC BANKING CORP ORDINARY
Westpac Banking Corporation provides banking and other financial services in Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, Asia, the Americas, and Europe. It operates through the Consumer, Business & Wealth, Institutional, and New Zealand segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.70% | — |
| 10 July | 1.70% | — |
| 9 July | 1.68% | — |
| 8 July | 1.67% | — |
| 7 July | 1.54% | — |
| 6 July | 1.61% | — |
| 3 July | 1.61% | — |
| 2 July | 1.74% | — |
| 1 July | 1.58% | — |
Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) Short Interest Summary
Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) currently has 1.70% of its shares sold short (58.0 million shares, worth approximately $2.1 billion), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WBC the #175 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WBC is up 0.09% over the past week and up 0.10% over the past month. WBC is part of the Financials sector on the ASX.
Recent WBC Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.70% | 58.0M | $36.90 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.70% | 58.0M | $36.54 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.68% | 57.6M | $36.20 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.67% | 57.2M | $36.25 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.54% | 52.7M | $36.13 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.61% | 54.9M | $35.29 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.61% | 54.9M | $35.69 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.74% | 59.4M | $35.46 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.58% | 54.2M | $34.70 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.59% | 54.2M | $35.21 |
WBC Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westpac Banking Corp (WBC)'s current short interest?
Westpac Banking Corp (WBC) currently has a short interest of 1.70% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.70% of WBC'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 WBC heavily shorted on the ASX?
WBC has a relatively low short interest of 1.70%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WBC investors?
Short interest in WBC shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.70%, WBC's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WBC 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 WBC.