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 24th August, published on the 28th August.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.4bn into "Biotechnology"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.2bn out of "Banks". Net shorts increased A$1.2bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/csl-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:917:1" rel="noopener">CSL Ltd (CSL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pls-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7460:1" rel="noopener">PLS Group (PLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/evolution-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18363:1" rel="noopener">Evolution Mining (EVN AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/stockland" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:661:1" rel="noopener">Stockland (SGP AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pro-medicus-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13516:1" rel="noopener">Pro Medicus Ltd (PME 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 24th August, published on the 28th August.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.4bn into "Biotechnology"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.2bn out of "Banks". Net shorts increased A$1.2bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: CSL Ltd (CSL AU), PLS Group (PLS AU), Evolution Mining (EVN AU), Stockland (SGP AU), and Pro Medicus Ltd (PME AU).


Aussie Shorts [24 Aug 2026]: CSL, PLS Group, Evolution Mining, Stockland, Pro Medicus

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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 17th August, published on the 21st August.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks". Net shorts declined A$0.7bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pls-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7460:1" rel="noopener">PLS Group (PLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13190:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/car-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:701:1" rel="noopener">CAR Group (CAR AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/xero-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:390:1" rel="noopener">Xero Ltd (XRO AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisetech-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22669:1" rel="noopener">Wisetech Global (WTC 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 17th August, published on the 21st August.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks". Net shorts declined A$0.7bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: PLS Group (PLS AU), Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU), CAR Group (CAR AU), Xero Ltd (XRO AU), and Wisetech Global (WTC AU).


Aussie Shorts [17 Aug 2026]: PLS Group, Woodside Energy, CAR Group, Xero, Wisetech Global

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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 10th August, published on the 14th August.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.4bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail". Net shorts increased A$3.7bn(!) week-on-week.
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<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rio-tinto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1" rel="noopener">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a>, <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>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pls-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:7460:1" rel="noopener">PLS Group (PLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/evolution-mining-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18363:1" rel="noopener">Evolution Mining (EVN AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/genesis-minerals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4650:1" rel="noopener">Genesis Minerals (GMD AU)</a>. 
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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 10th August, published on the 14th August.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.4bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail". Net shorts increased A$3.7bn(!) week-on-week.

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU), Lynas Corp (LYC AU), PLS Group (PLS AU), Evolution Mining (EVN AU), and Genesis Minerals (GMD AU). 



Aussie Shorts [10 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Lynas, PLS Group, Evolution Mining, Genesis Minerals

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 Aug 7th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD49.9bn.</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, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL, Qbe Insurance.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Aug 7th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD49.9bn.
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, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL, Qbe Insurance.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 7th): Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL

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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 3rd August, published on the 7th August.
</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail". Net shorts increased A$0.6bn week-on-week.
</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rio-tinto-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13:1" rel="noopener">Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wisetech-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22669:1" rel="noopener">Wisetech Global (WTC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/ampol-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:345:1" rel="noopener">Ampol (ALD AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/droneshield-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30509:1" rel="noopener">DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/develop-global-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:19413:1" rel="noopener">Develop Global (DVP 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 3rd August, published on the 7th August.

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail". Net shorts increased A$0.6bn week-on-week.

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Rio Tinto Ltd (RIO AU), Wisetech Global (WTC AU), Ampol (ALD AU), DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU), and Develop Global (DVP AU).


Aussie Shorts [3 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Wisetech Global, Ampol, DroneShield, Develop Global

Australia

Boss Resources Limited operates as a mineral exploration company. The Company explores and develops uranium and base metal projects. Boss Resources serves customers in Namibia.

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Boss Energy (BOE AU)

Aussie Shorts [24 Aug 2026]: CSL, PLS Group, Evolution Mining, Stockland, Pro Medicus

Net shorts increased A$1.2bn week-on-week. Companies mentioned in this regular weekly include: CSL, PLS, Evolution Mining, Stockland, & Pro Medicus

David Blennerhassett

Aussie Shorts [17 Aug 2026]: PLS Group, Woodside Energy, CAR Group, Xero, Wisetech Global

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Media/Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.4bn out of "Banks"....

David Blennerhassett

Aussie Shorts [10 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Lynas, PLS Group, Evolution Mining, Genesis Minerals

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.4bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail"....

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Aug 7th): Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos, CSL

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Qantas Airways, Santos,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [3 Aug 2026]: Rio Tinto, Wisetech Global, Ampol, DroneShield, Develop Global

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.1bn into "Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Food Retail"....

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