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 25th May, published on the 29th May.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$486mn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$239mn out of "Interactive Media". Net shorts increased A$0.8bn 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 (PLS AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/newmont-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40416:1" rel="noopener">Newmont (NEM AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suncorp-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4218:1" rel="noopener">Suncorp (SUN AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/transurban-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:593:1" rel="noopener">Transurban (TCL AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/capstone-copper-corp-6eb66be6-7a3f-4b9c-9c73-dbc2c4df321f" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:44139:1" rel="noopener">Capstone Copper (CSC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lendlease-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11248:1" rel="noopener">Lendlease (LLC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/block-inc" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35684:1" rel="noopener">Block (SQ2 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 25th May, published on the 29th May.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$486mn into "Diversified Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$239mn out of "Interactive Media". Net shorts increased A$0.8bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: PLS (PLS AU), Newmont (NEM AU), Suncorp (SUN AU), Transurban (TCL AU), Capstone Copper (CSC AU), Lendlease (LLC AU), Block (SQ2 AU).


Aussie Shorts [25 May]: PLS, Newmont, Suncorp, Transurban, Capstone Copper, Lendlease, Block

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 22nd (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 Suncorp, BHP, Computershare, Northern Star Resources, Wesfarmers.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 22nd (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 Suncorp, BHP, Computershare, Northern Star Resources, Wesfarmers.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 22nd): Suncorp, BHP, Computershare, Northern Star Resources

<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 18th May, published on the 22nd May.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was just A$49mn into "Industrial REITs"; the largest net decrease was A$531mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts fell A$1.6bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/insurance-australia-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:712:1" rel="noopener">Insurance Australia (IAG AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/4dmedical-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30789:1" rel="noopener">4DMedical (4DX AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/the-lottery-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:35970:1" rel="noopener">The Lottery Corporation (TLC AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-australia-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15:1" rel="noopener">NAB (NAB AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/anz-group-holdings-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:40898:1" rel="noopener">ANZ  (ANZ AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/westpac-banking-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:444:1" rel="noopener">Westpac (WBC 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 18th May, published on the 22nd May.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was just A$49mn into "Industrial REITs"; the largest net decrease was A$531mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts fell A$1.6bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Insurance Australia (IAG AU), 4DMedical (4DX AU), The Lottery Corporation (TLC AU), NAB (NAB AU), ANZ  (ANZ AU), and Westpac (WBC AU).


Aussie Shorts [18th May]: Insurance Australia, 4DMedical, The Lottery Corp., NAB, ANZ, and Westpac

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 15th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.</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 Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of May 15th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD44.8bn.
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 Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 15th): Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery

<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 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

Australia

PolyNovo Limited is a biotechnology company. The Company has a portfolio of biodegradeable polymers that have potential for application across numerous medical fields.

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PolyNovo Ltd (PNV AU)

Aussie Shorts [25 May]: PLS, Newmont, Suncorp, Transurban, Capstone Copper, Lendlease, Block

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: PLS (PLS AU), Newmont (NEM AU), Suncorp (SUN AU), Transurban (TCL AU), Capstone Copper...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 22nd): Suncorp, BHP, Computershare, Northern Star Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Suncorp, BHP, Computershare, Northern Star...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts [18th May]: Insurance Australia, 4DMedical, The Lottery Corp., NAB, ANZ, and Westpac

Net shorts fell A$1.6bn week-on-week. Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Insurance Australia, 4DMedical, The Lottery...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (May 15th): Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman, Lottery

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Insurance Australia, Rio Tinto, 4Dmedical, Goodman,...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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

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