Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

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<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 5th October, published on the 9th October.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals &amp; Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of "Coal". Net shorts increased A$2.5bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers (WES AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/northern-star-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4243:1" rel="noopener">Northern Star Resources (NST AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pinnacle-investment-management" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20624:1" rel="noopener">Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alcoa-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45100:1" rel="noopener">Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lynas-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20374:1" rel="noopener">Lynas Corp (LYC AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 5th October, published on the 9th October.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals &amp; Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of "Coal". Net shorts increased A$2.5bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Wesfarmers (WES AU), Northern Star Resources (NST AU), Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI AU), Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU), and Lynas Corp (LYC AU).


Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal, Shenton Research

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Asia Pac ECM and Index Rebal

Asia Pac IPO & Placement Research, China Biotech

Shenton Research

Shenton Research is an independent Asia Pacific equity specialist. Our quantitative research covers index rebalancing flows, alongside exchange data analytics accross Asia Pacific. On the equity capital markets side, we focus on Asia Pacific ECM, especially biotech and TMT. Our lead analyst is frequently cited by international media.

Quantitative Analysis

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 2nd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.5bn.</li>
<li>We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.</li>
<li>We highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Oct 2nd (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD50.5bn.
We tabulate league tables for top short by value and short as multiple of ADT, as well as weekly increases &amp; decreases in short value, short as multiple of ADT.
We highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp

<ul>
<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 27th July, published on the 23st July.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.8bn into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Biotech". Net shorts inclined A$1.7bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pro-medicus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13516:1" rel="noopener">Pro Medicus (PME AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers (WES AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/computershare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:679:1" rel="noopener">Computershare (CPU AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/csl-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:917:1" rel="noopener">CSL (CSL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/asx-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:552:1" rel="noopener">ASX (ASX AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stockland" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:661:1" rel="noopener">Stockland (SGP AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 27th July, published on the 23st July.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.8bn into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Biotech". Net shorts inclined A$1.7bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Pro Medicus (PME AU), Wesfarmers (WES AU), Computershare (CPU AU), CSL (CSL AU), ASX (ASX AU), and Stockland (SGP AU).


Aussie Shorts [27July 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Computershare, CSL, ASX, Stockland

Financial News, Analysis and Data, FNArena

FNArena

Financial News, Analysis and Data

Online financial media company focused on Australian equities, with a global perspective

Equity Bottom-Up

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South32's transformation into a copper and zinc-focused miner is gathering pace, with analysts highlighting production growth, a stronger balance sheet and an increasingly attractive valuation. South32 finishes FY26 with a strong June quarter Analysts highlight transformation post assets sale Sierra Gorda and Hermosa underpin growth profile Strong balance sheet expected to fund future growth

South32 Targets Growth Through Transformation

<ul><li>Persistent short positioning, even after a sharp rally, points to concerns about processing margins and where value is captured in the lithium market.</li></ul>

Persistent short positioning, even after a sharp rally, points to concerns about processing margins and where value is captured in the lithium market.

Australia

Alcoa Corporation manufactures metal products. The Company produces and sells bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. Alcoa serves aluminum industry worldwide.

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Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU)

Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

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ASX Short Interest Weekly (Oct 2nd): Northern Star Resources, Alcoa, Wesfarmers, Brambles, Suncorp

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Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [27July 2026]: Pro Medicus, Wesfarmers, Computershare, CSL, ASX, Stockland

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.8bn into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Biotech". Net...

David Blennerhassett

South32 Targets Growth Through Transformation

South32's transformation into a copper and zinc-focused miner is gathering pace, with analysts highlighting production growth, a stronger balance...

FNArena

Why Is PLS Still Heavily Shorted?

Persistent short positioning, even after a sharp rally, points to concerns about processing margins and where value is captured in the lithium market.

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