Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist, Clifton Derivatives

John Ley

Equity Derivatives and Volatility Specialist

Clifton Derivatives

Independent derivative and volatility research firm focusing on events/catalysts, earnings, relative value and cross asset volatility strategies.

Equity Derivatives

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<li>AS51 tested prior highs but failed to secure a decisive close, keeping the broader breakout narrative in check for the time being.</li>
<li>Index gains were supported by constructive breadth and contained downside sessions throughout the week.</li>
<li>Currency strength in $AUDUSD and $AUDJPY coincided with equity markets approaching notable technical levels.</li>
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AS51 tested prior highs but failed to secure a decisive close, keeping the broader breakout narrative in check for the time being.
Index gains were supported by constructive breadth and contained downside sessions throughout the week.
Currency strength in $AUDUSD and $AUDJPY coincided with equity markets approaching notable technical levels.


Australia Single Stock Options (Feb 16–20): AS51 Tests Highs, AUD Strength Draws Attention

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 Feb 13th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD34.6bn.</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 ALS, Northern Star Resources, CSL, AMP, CAR.</li>
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We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Feb 13th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD34.6bn.
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 ALS, Northern Star Resources, CSL, AMP, CAR.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 13th): ALS, Northern Star Resources, CSL, AMP, CAR

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Event-Driven

Commonwealth Bank of Australia / Event-Driven

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<li>Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$630mn out of "Metals &amp; Mining".</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/commonwealth-bank-of-australia" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14:1" rel="noopener">Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sigma-healthcare-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15966:1" rel="noopener">Sigma Healthcare (SIG 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/seek-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:676:1" rel="noopener">Seek Ltd (SEK AU)</a>.</li>
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Australia's ASIC releases the aggregated short position data four business days after the reporting day.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$630mn out of "Metals &amp; Mining".
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU), Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU), Evolution Mining (EVN AU), and Seek Ltd (SEK AU).


Aussie Shorts (9 Feb 2026): Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Sigma Healthcare, Evolution Mining, Seek

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Feb 6th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD33.4bn.</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, Xero, Origin Energy, Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, Rea.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Feb 6th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD33.4bn.
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, Xero, Origin Energy, Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, Rea.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 6th): BHP, Xero, Origin Energy, Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, Rea

<ul>
<li>We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 30th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD33.1bn.</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, Lotus Resources, National Australia Bank, BHP, Perseus Mining.</li>
</ul>


We analyzed the changes in short interest of ASX Stocks as of Jan 30th (reported today). The aggregated short interest was USD33.1bn.
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, Lotus Resources, National Australia Bank, BHP, Perseus Mining.


ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 30th): Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources

Australia

WiseTech Global Pty Ltd provides various technology and information technology management solutions. The Company offers cloud based various technology platforms, market specific software and logistics technology solutions, such as edienterprise, a platform supply chain logistics management system, software-as-a-service, and clinical management software. 

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Wisetech Global (WTC AU)

Australia Single Stock Options (Feb 16–20): AS51 Tests Highs, AUD Strength Draws Attention

AS51 tests prior highs without a decisive breakout, breadth remains constructive, and currency strength adds another layer to the current setup.

John Ley

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 13th): ALS, Northern Star Resources, CSL, AMP, CAR

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in ALS, Northern Star Resources, CSL, AMP, CAR.

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

Aussie Shorts (9 Feb 2026): Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Sigma Healthcare, Evolution Mining, Seek

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA AU), Sigma Healthcare (SIG AU), Evolution Mining...

David Blennerhassett

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Feb 6th): BHP, Xero, Origin Energy, Commonwealth Bank Of Australia, Rea

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in BHP, Xero, Origin Energy, Commonwealth Bank Of...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

ASX Short Interest Weekly (Jan 30th): Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources

We analyzed ASX short interest report for the past week and highlight short interest changes in Northern Star Resources, Lotus Resources, National...

Ke Yan, CFA, FRM

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