Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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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 28th September, published on the 2nd October.
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<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.4bn into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Interactive Media". Net shorts increased A$0.5bn 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 (BHP AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/steadfast-group-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8181:1" rel="noopener">Steadfast (SDF AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/artrya-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:41151:1" rel="noopener">Artrya (AYA AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/echoiq-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:8230:1" rel="noopener">ECHOiQ (EIQ AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/catalyst-metals-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4293:1" rel="noopener">Catalyst Metals (CYL AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/core-lithium-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14712:1" rel="noopener">Core Lithium (CXO 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 28th September, published on the 2nd October.

The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.4bn into "Banks"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.1bn out of "Interactive Media". Net shorts increased A$0.5bn week-on-week. 

Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: BHP Group (BHP AU), Steadfast (SDF AU), Artrya (AYA AU), ECHOiQ (EIQ AU), Catalyst Metals (CYL AU), and Core Lithium (CXO AU).


Aussie Shorts [28 Sep 2026]: BHP Group, Steadfast, Artrya, ECHOiQ, Catalyst Metals, Core Lithium

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<ul><li>BNPL company Zip Co&rsquo;s update provides brokers with confidence the company is coping well in an uncertain macroeconomic climate.</li><li> Zip Co posted a 'beat' on March quarter earnings US bad debts are low despite tough conditions Consumers spending on non-discretionary items June quarter guidance upgraded</li></ul>

BNPL company Zip Co&rsquo;s update provides brokers with confidence the company is coping well in an uncertain macroeconomic climate. Zip Co posted a 'beat' on March quarter earnings US bad debts are low despite tough conditions Consumers spending on non-discretionary items June quarter guidance upgraded

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<a href="https://smartkarma.com/entities/zip-co-ltd-3708706d-4978-4e29-acbc-d9702b971da9">Zip</a> has demonstrated a significant operational turnaround, achieving its first full-year positive cash EBTDA in fiscal 2024-2025, signaling a strategic shift from aggressive growth to a focus on profitability and margin discipline.</li>
 <li>The company is concentrating its resources on the high-margin US and Australian markets after a period of global streamlining, aiming to leverage its established brand presence in ANZ and capture further growth in the larger US market.</li>
 <li>Intense competition from established players like Afterpay (Block), Klarna, and Affirm, along with the entry of giants like Apple and PayPal into the BNPL space, poses a significant threat to market share and margin compression.</li>
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Zip has demonstrated a significant operational turnaround, achieving its first full-year positive cash EBTDA in fiscal 2024-2025, signaling a strategic shift from aggressive growth to a focus on profitability and margin discipline.
  The company is concentrating its resources on the high-margin US and Australian markets after a period of global streamlining, aiming to leverage its established brand presence in ANZ and capture further growth in the larger US market.
  Intense competition from established players like Afterpay (Block), Klarna, and Affirm, along with the entry of giants like Apple and PayPal into the BNPL space, poses a significant threat to market share and margin compression.
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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 5th October, published on the 9th October.</li>
<li>The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals &amp; Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of "Coal". Net shorts increased A$2.5bn week-on-week.</li>
<li>Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/wesfarmers-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:1104:1" rel="noopener">Wesfarmers (WES AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/northern-star-resources-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:4243:1" rel="noopener">Northern Star Resources (NST AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/pinnacle-investment-management" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20624:1" rel="noopener">Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI AU)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/alcoa-corporation" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45100:1" rel="noopener">Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU)</a>, and <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lynas-corp-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20374:1" rel="noopener">Lynas Corp (LYC 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 5th October, published on the 9th October.
The largest industry net increase in the past week was A$0.7bn into "Metals &amp; Mining"; the largest industry net decrease was A$0.03bn out of "Coal". Net shorts increased A$2.5bn week-on-week.
Companies mentioned in this regular weekly report include: Wesfarmers (WES AU), Northern Star Resources (NST AU), Pinnacle Investment Management (PNI AU), Alcoa Corporation (AAI AU), and Lynas Corp (LYC AU).


Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

<ul><li>A better than expected quarter for BNPL provider Zip Co was driven by a rapidly growing US customer base in a still underpenetrated market.</li><li> Zip Co&rsquo;s September quarter beats on US growth Earnings and margin exceed expectations Bad debts considered manageable US market remains underpenetrated</li></ul>

A better than expected quarter for BNPL provider Zip Co was driven by a rapidly growing US customer base in a still underpenetrated market. Zip Co&rsquo;s September quarter beats on US growth Earnings and margin exceed expectations Bad debts considered manageable US market remains underpenetrated

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Zip Co Limited provides point-of-sale credit and digital payment services. The Company offers retail finance solutions to small, medium, and enterprise businesses. Zip Co serves retail, education, health, and travel industries in Australia.

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Aussie Shorts [28 Sep 2026]: BHP Group, Steadfast, Artrya, ECHOiQ, Catalyst Metals, Core Lithium

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Aussie Shorts [5th Oct 2026]: Wesfarmers , Northern Star Res., Pinnacle Investment, Alcoa, Lynas

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Zip Conquering The US

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