The most shorted stocks on the ASX

Stay in the loop with our automatically updated list of short positions held on Australian stocks.

Here is a list of Australia's most shorted stocks

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JPM INC ACT ETF (MF) JPM INC ACT ETF
JPIE
7911
80017
9.8866%
LIFESTYLE COMMUNIT. ORDINARY
LIC
11929695
121740054
9.7993%
CETTIRE ORDINARY
CTT
36849031
381238220
9.6656%
MEGAPORT LIMITED ORDINARY
MP1
15388989
160450680
9.5911%
LYNAS RARE EARTHS ORDINARY
LYC
84977137
934718185
9.0912%
ADRIATIC METALS CDI 1:1
ADT
25455368
283067631
8.9927%
JOHNS LYNG GROUP ORDINARY
JLG
24755453
281403433
8.7971%
RIO TINTO LIMITED ORDINARY
RIO
29442303
371216214
7.9313%
AUDINATEGROUPLTD ORDINARY
AD8
6547920
83342014
7.8567%
SEEK LIMITED ORDINARY
SEK
27565333
356820190
7.7253%
CORP TRAVEL LIMITED ORDINARY
CTD
10831911
146325746
7.4026%
GENESIS MINERALS ORDINARY
GMD
82704191
1128684396
7.3275%
CLINUVEL PHARMACEUT. ORDINARY
CUV
3659981
50060680
7.3111%
ENDEAVOUR ORDINARY
EDV
129443741
1790980017
7.2275%
BELLEVUE GOLD LTD ORDINARY
BGL
88432807
1283761841
6.8886%
CHAMPION IRON LTD ORDINARY
CIA
35424300
518251001
6.8354%
STRIKE ENERGY LTD ORDINARY
STX
190130862
2866897890
6.6319%
SILEX SYSTEMS ORDINARY
SLX
15676006
237482774
6.6009%
CHALICE MINING LTD ORDINARY
CHN
25187836
389026788
6.4746%
IMUGENE LIMITED ORDINARY
IMU
472717725
7457433979
6.3389%
EAGERS AUTOMOTIVE ORDINARY
APE
15418735
258074137
5.9745%
RURAL FUNDS GROUP UNITS STAPLED
RFF
21553053
389722999
5.5304%
NEW HOPE CORPORATION ORDINARY
NHC
46094543
845335464
5.4528%
LOTUS RESOURCES LTD ORDINARY
LOT
128389400
2362651943
5.4341%
IONEER LTD ORDINARY
INR
125073223
2355672516
5.3094%

What is short selling?

Short selling, or "shorting", is an investment tool used by traders to cash in on a falling share price.

The goal of a short-seller is to "borrow" shares in a company, buy them (although they never actually own the shares) and sell them back later on.

The short-seller profits if the price of the shares fall.

However, if the price rises, then the short-seller will need to increase their position.

As we saw during the Gamestop Saga earlier this year, short-sellers are susceptible to a short-squeeze, where the share price rapidly increases primarily due to the excess of short-sellers in the market.

Long (Buy)

This is the more traditional way of investing in the stock market.

Investors who go "long" are buying shares in the hope that over time the share price will grow or improve.

They will make money if the share price increases and lose money should the share price fall.

How can I find out if a company I own is being shorted?

The Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) releases data on the short positions held against stocks on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). To save you having to download and sort through the numbers each week, we've created the table below which will automatically update as the new reports are made available.

Wait... betting against companies isn't illegal?

Short-selling is not illegal in Australia. However, because it can be very risky, it should only be practised by experienced traders.

The most common method of shorting a stock in Australia is through the derivatives market in options or CFD trading. You can read more about derivatives trading in our comprehensive guides or if you want to get trading, you can also compare CFD brokers and options trading brokers.

For more information on how it all works, check out our guide to short selling in Australia.

To find out how to short a stock, click here.

Compare online CFD and options brokers

Disclaimer: General information only. All forms of investments (and in particular, trading CFDs, commodities and forex) carry significant risk, including the risk of losing more than the invested amounts, market volatility and liquidity risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Such activities are not suitable for most investors.
Product AUFSA-CFD Minimum Opening Deposit Minimum Opening Deposit Commission - ASX 200 Shares Available CFD markets Platforms
Pepperstone CFD
Finder Award
Pepperstone logo
$0
$0
$5 or 0.07%
Australian Stocks, Commodity CFDs, Cryptocurrency CFDs, ETFs, Forex, Global Stocks, Indices (CFDs only)
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Pepperstone Trading Platform
Disclaimer: CFD Service. Your capital is at risk.
Get access to more than 90 forex and CFD markets when you sign up with this award-winning Australian broker. Plus, access the new advanced TradingView charts platform.
Vantage logo
$50
$50
No commission
Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Global Stocks, Indices (CFDs only)
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
TradingView
Disclaimer: CFD Service. Your capital is at risk.
Vantage has some of the lowest CFD trading fees in Australia including $0 commissions on all Gold trades. Plus you can find global trends and place trades through the new TradingView charts platform.
Plus500 logo
$100
$100
No commission
Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, ETFs, Forex, Global Stocks, Indices, Options (CFDs only)
Plus500 Trading Platform
Disclaimer: CFD service. Your capital is at risk.
Trade CFDs on Australian and International shares, indices, cryptocurrencies, commodities and more.
CMC Markets
Finder Award
CMC Markets logo
$0
$0
0.10% with a $7 minimum
Australian Stocks, Bonds, Commodities, Cryptocurrencies, Forex, Global Stocks, Indices (CFDs only)
CMC Next Generation, MetaTrader 4
Disclaimer: CFD Service. Your capital is at risk.
Share CFD and forex ideas with other traders and take your strategy to the next level with over 115 technical indicators and charts on CMC’s mobile-friendly Next Generation platform.
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Trading CFDs and forex on leverage is high-risk and you could lose more than your initial investment. It may not be suitable for every investor. Refer to the provider’s PDS and consider the risks before trading.

Product AUFST Monthly fee Options trading fee Standard brokerage fee
Tiger Brokers
Finder AwardExclusive
Tiger Brokers logo
$0
US$3
US$2
Finder exclusive: Get 4 brokerage-free trades and pay no FX fees on the first $2,000 you exchange each month + plus get an $80 cash voucher when you deposit up to $2,000. T&Cs apply.
Trade US, Asian and CHESS-sponsored ASX stocks and US options.
Moomoo logo
$0
US$0.50
US$0.99
Finder exclusive: Unlock up to AUD$4,000 AND US$4,000 in $0 brokerage over 60 days. T&Cs apply.
Trade US, Asian and CHESS-sponsored ASX stocks and get access to social trading.
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Important: The standard brokerage fee displayed is the trade cost for new customers to purchase $1,000 of either Australian or US shares. Where a platform charges different fees for both US and Australian shares we show the lower of the two. Where both CHESS sponsored and custodian shares are offered, we display the cheapest option.

Disclaimer: General information only. All forms of investments (and in particular, trading CFDs, commodities and forex) carry significant risk, including the risk of losing more than the invested amounts, market volatility and liquidity risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Such activities are not suitable for most investors.
Product AUFST-FX Minimum Opening Deposit Minimum Spreads for Major Currencies Commission Minimum Trade Size Platforms
Pepperstone logo
$0
0.0 pips
US$0.04 per $1k traded (varies by platform)
0.01 lots
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
cTrader
TradingView
Pepperstone Trading Platform
Disclaimer: CFD Service. Your capital is at risk.
Choose from a range of fee-free funding methods, plus multiple trading tools including Smart Trader Tools for MetaTrader and cTrader platforms.
Vantage logo
$50
0.0 pips - 1.0 pips
$0
0.01 lots
MetaTrader 4
MetaTrader 5
TradingView
Disclaimer: CFD Service. Your capital is at risk.
Spreads start from 0.0 on major currency pairs like AUD/USD, EUR/USD, GBP/USD and more. Plus you can places trades and find global trends through the TradingView charts platform. Trade with our RAW account with just $1 per lot each side
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Trading CFDs and forex on leverage is high-risk and you could lose more than your initial investment. It may not be suitable for every investor. Refer to the provider’s PDS and consider the risks before trading.

Important information: Powered by Finder.com.au. This information is general in nature and is no substitute for professional advice. It does not take into account your personal situation. This information should not be interpreted as an endorsement of futures, stocks, ETFs, CFDs, options or any specific provider, service or offering. It should not be relied upon as investment advice or construed as providing recommendations of any kind. Futures, stocks, ETFs and options trading involves substantial risk of loss and therefore are not appropriate for most investors. You do not own or have any interest in the underlying asset. Capital is at risk, including the risk of losing more than the amount originally put in, market volatility and liquidity risks. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Tax on profits may apply. Consider the Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination for the product on the provider's website. Consider your own circumstances, including whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money and possess the relevant experience and knowledge. We recommend that you obtain independent advice from a suitably licensed financial advisor before making any trades.
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