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 1st June 2026, published on the 5th June.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$2.5bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was just A$85mn out of "Steel". Net shorts increased A$5.7bn week-on-week!
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<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bhp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:147:1" rel="noopener">BHP Group Ltd (BHP 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/arafura-rare-earths-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16550:1" rel="noopener">Arafura Rare Earths (ARU AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rea-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:699:1" rel="noopener">REA Group Ltd (REA 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 1st June 2026, published on the 5th June.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$2.5bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was just A$85mn out of "Steel". Net shorts increased A$5.7bn week-on-week!

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU), PLS Group (PLS AU), Arafura Rare Earths (ARU AU), and REA Group Ltd (REA AU).


Aussie Shorts [1 Jun 2026]: BHP, PLS Group, Arafura Rare Earths, REA Group, Bapcor

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

DZT Research

DZT 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 May 29th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD48.5bn.</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 Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre, Computershare, Transurban.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 29th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD48.5bn.
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 Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre, Computershare, Transurban.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 29th): Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre, Computershare

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<li>We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Australia in the past month.</li>
<li>We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.</li>
<li>We highlighted EPS revision on Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ, Brambles, Woodside Energy.</li>
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We analysed the earning revision of component stocks of MS-Australia in the past month.
We tabulated stocks with the top impact on index's EPS, stocks' EPS revision, and revenue revision.
We highlighted EPS revision on Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ, Brambles, Woodside Energy.


MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (May): Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Bottom-Up

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: In Australia, currently eight pair trade opportunities persist across six sectors.</li>
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: In Australia, currently eight pair trade opportunities persist across six sectors.

Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Australia (1 June 2026)

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Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.</li>
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Highlights: Currently 19 pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and eight sectors.
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Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.</li>
</ul>



Context: This Insight follows up on previously highlighted relative value opportunities, using a statistical methodology based on mean-reversion to identify opportunities in paired securities.

Highlights: Currently 19 pair trade opportunities persist across four markets and eight sectors.


Why read: Statistical analysis offers a unique perspective on relative value. Gain insights into actionable statistical pair trade opportunities and monitor performance of previously highlighted pairs.


Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (1 June 2026)

Australia

Insurance Australia Group Limited (IAG) is an Australian-based international general insurance group with operations in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. The Group provides a range of personal and commercial insurance products, primarily motor vehicle and home insurance.

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Insurance Australia (IAG AU)

Aussie Shorts [1 Jun 2026]: BHP, PLS Group, Arafura Rare Earths, REA Group, Bapcor

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$2.5bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was just A$85mn out of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 29th): Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre, Computershare

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (May): Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ

We analyzed MS-Australia's consensus for May 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ, Brambles,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Australia (1 June 2026)

Discover eight pair trade opportunities across six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (1 June 2026)

Discover 19 pair trade opportunities across four markets and eight sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

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Aussie Shorts [1 Jun 2026]: BHP, PLS Group, Arafura Rare Earths, REA Group, Bapcor

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$2.5bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was just A$85mn out of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 29th): Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre, Computershare

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Pilbara Minerals, Wesfarmers, Scentre,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (May): Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ

We analyzed MS-Australia's consensus for May 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Evolution Mining, National Australia Bank, CSL, ANZ, Brambles,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Relative Value Opportunities in Australia (1 June 2026)

​Discover eight pair trade opportunities across six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Relative Value Opportunities in Asia-Pac, Pair Trade Roundup (1 June 2026)

​Discover 19 pair trade opportunities across four markets and eight sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Gaudenz Schneider

Discover eight pair trade opportunities across six sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.

Discover 19 pair trade opportunities across four markets and eight sectors using statistical mean-reversion methodology for actionable insights.