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 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

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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 Lynas Rare Earths, National Australia Bank, BHP, Westpac, Woodside Energy, CSL, Transurban.</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 Lynas Rare Earths, National Australia Bank, BHP, Westpac, Woodside Energy, CSL, Transurban.


MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (Apr): Lynas Rare Earths, National Australia Bank, BHP, Westpac

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 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>
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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 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

Derivatives and Quantitative Strategist

Gaudenz Schneider

Equity Derivatives

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Context: Australia's largest banks, plus <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/woodside-energy-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:13190:1" rel="noopener">Woodside Energy (WDS AU)</a>, are due to report within the next two weeks. Collectively, they account for 30% of the <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/s-p-asx-200" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:22901:1" rel="noopener">S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX)</a>. </li>
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Why Read: A beat or miss of expectations can result in a strong move, up or down. This Insight provides an indication of how big a move to expect.</li>
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Highlights: Option traders price in moves greater than ±5.0% for <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/national-australia-bank-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:15:1" rel="noopener">National Australia Bank (NAB AU)</a> and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/macquarie-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:310:1" rel="noopener">Macquarie Group (MQG AU)</a>. </li>
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Context: Australia's largest banks, plus Woodside Energy (WDS AU), are due to report within the next two weeks. Collectively, they account for 30% of the S&amp;P/ASX 200 (AS51 INDEX). 

Why Read: A beat or miss of expectations can result in a strong move, up or down. This Insight provides an indication of how big a move to expect.

Highlights: Option traders price in moves greater than ±5.0% for National Australia Bank (NAB AU) and Macquarie Group (MQG AU). 


NAB (NAB AU) And Macquarie (MQG AU): Options Signal Outsized Moves Ahead of Earnings

<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 20th April, published ~9AM on the 24th April.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$421mn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$505mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts increased A$2.2bn week-on-week.</li>
<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/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/goodman-group" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:959:1" rel="noopener">Goodman Group (GMG 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>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/droneshield-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:30509:1" rel="noopener">DroneShield Ltd (DRO 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 20th April, published ~9AM on the 24th April.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$421mn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest industry net decrease was A$505mn out of "Diversified Banks". Net shorts increased A$2.2bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: BHP Group Ltd (BHP AU), Wisetech Global (WTC AU), Goodman Group (GMG AU), 4DMedical (4DX AU), and DroneShield Ltd (DRO AU).


Aussie Shorts [20 April 2026]: BHP, Wisetech, Goodman, 4DMedical, DroneShield, Telix Pharmaceuticals

Australia

Woodside Energy Group Ltd operates as a petroleum exploration and production company. The Company offers crude oil, natural gas, and other petroleum products. Woodside Energy Group serves customers worldwide.

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Woodside Energy Group (WDS AU)

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

MS-Australia Index Earning Revision (Apr): Lynas Rare Earths, National Australia Bank, BHP, Westpac

We analyzed MS-Australia's consensus for Apr 2026 and highlighted changes of EPS in Lynas Rare Earths, National Australia Bank, BHP, Westpac,...

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

NAB (NAB AU) And Macquarie (MQG AU): Options Signal Outsized Moves Ahead of Earnings

Australia’s largest banks and Woodside Energy report over the next two weeks as options markets flag where earnings moves could be largest.

Gaudenz Schneider

Aussie Shorts [20 April 2026]: BHP, Wisetech, Goodman, 4DMedical, DroneShield, Telix Pharmaceuticals

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$421mn into "Diversified Metals"; the largest net decrease was A$505mn out of "Diversified...

David Blennerhassett

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