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 11th May, published on the 15th May.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.6bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$129mn out of "Biotech". Net shorts increased A$2.1bn week-on-week.
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<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/telstra-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:690:1" rel="noopener">Telstra Corp (TLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woolworths-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:500:1" rel="noopener">Woolworths Ltd (WOW AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lotus-resources-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13978:1" rel="noopener">Lotus Resources (LOT AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/arafura-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16550:1" rel="noopener">Arafura Resources (ARU AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mcmillan-shakespeare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:3023:1" rel="noopener">Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS 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 11th May, published on the 15th May.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.6bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$129mn out of "Biotech". Net shorts increased A$2.1bn week-on-week.

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Telstra Corp (TLS AU), Woolworths Ltd (WOW AU), Lotus Resources (LOT AU), Arafura Resources (ARU AU), and Mcmillan Shakespeare (MMS AU).


Aussie Shorts [11 May 2026]: Telstra, Woolworths, Lotus Res., Arafura Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

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 8th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.2bn.</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 BHP, Telstra, National Australia Bank, Wesfarmers, Capricorn Metals.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 8th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD45.2bn.
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 BHP, Telstra, National Australia Bank, Wesfarmers, Capricorn Metals.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 8th): BHP, Telstra, National Australia Bank, Wesfarmers

<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 4th May, published ~midday on the 8th May.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$767mn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$265mn out of  "Diversified Metals". Net shorts increased A$2.8bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-petroleum-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:177:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woolworths-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:500:1" rel="noopener">Woolworths (WOW AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/james-hardie-industries-plc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:10937:1" rel="noopener">James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beach-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:795:1" rel="noopener">Beach Energy (BPT AU)</a>, and<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/idp-education-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1098:1" rel="noopener">IDP Education (IEL 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 4th May, published ~midday on the 8th May.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$767mn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$265mn out of  "Diversified Metals". Net shorts increased A$2.8bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU), Woolworths (WOW AU), James Hardie Industries Plc (JHX AU), Beach Energy (BPT AU), andIDP Education (IEL AU).


Aussie Shorts [4 May 2026]: Woodside Petroleum, Woolworths, James Hardie, Beach Energy, IDP Edu.

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<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 1st (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.0bn.</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 Brambles, National Australia Bank, Scentre, Nextdc, Northern Star Resources.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 1st (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.0bn.
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 Brambles, National Australia Bank, Scentre, Nextdc, Northern Star Resources.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 1st): Brambles, National Australia Bank, Scentre, Nextdc

<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 April, published ~9AM on the 1st May.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$92mn into "Internet Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$1.5mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts decreased A$5.2bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/predictive-discovery-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15374:1" rel="noopener">Predictive Discovery (PDI AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/generation-development-group-l" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14945:1" rel="noopener">Generation Development Group (GDG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/bapcor-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8433:1" rel="noopener">Bapcor (BAP AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-petroleum-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:177:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/beach-energy-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:795:1" rel="noopener">Beach Energy (BPT AU)</a>.</li>
</ul>


Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day. Data in this insight is up to 27th April, published ~9AM on the 1st May.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$92mn into "Internet Services"; the largest industry net decrease was A$1.5mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts decreased A$5.2bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Predictive Discovery (PDI AU), Generation Development Group (GDG AU), Bapcor (BAP AU), Woodside Petroleum (WPL AU), and Beach Energy (BPT AU).


Aussie Shorts [27 Apr 2026]: Predictive Discovery, Bapcor, Woodside Petroleum, Beach Energy

Australia

PLS Group Limited operates as a mining and exploration company. The Company focuses on the exploration and development of hard rock lithium projects, as well as manufactures battery materials. PLS Group serves customers worldwide.

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Aussie Shorts [11 May 2026]: Telstra, Woolworths, Lotus Res., Arafura Res., Mcmillan Shakespeare

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$1.6bn into "Diversified Meals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$129mn out of...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 8th): BHP, Telstra, National Australia Bank, Wesfarmers

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Telstra, National Australia Bank, Wesfarmers,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [4 May 2026]: Woodside Petroleum, Woolworths, James Hardie, Beach Energy, IDP Edu.

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$767mn into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$265mn out of "Metals". Net...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 1st): Brambles, National Australia Bank, Scentre, Nextdc

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Brambles, National Australia Bank, Scentre, Nextdc,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [27 Apr 2026]: Predictive Discovery, Bapcor, Woodside Petroleum, Beach Energy

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$92mn into "Internet Services"; the largest net decrease was A$1.5mn out of "Diversified...

David Blennerhassett

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