These are the 10 most shorted ASX shares

Let's see which shares short sellers are targeting this week.

Key points
  • Boss Energy leads the list with 19.1% short interest, driven by concerns over its uranium production outlook post-2026.
  • Pilbara Minerals faces shorting due to oversupply fears in the lithium market, and Paladin Energy sees increased short interest, indicating renewed caution towards uranium stocks.
  • IDP Education struggles with visa changes affecting its business, while Domino's Pizza and Polynovo deal with operational and valuation challenges impacting short-selling interest.
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At the start of each week, I like to look at ASIC's short position report to find out which shares are being targeted by short sellers.

This is because I believe it is well worth keeping a close eye on short interest levels as high levels can sometimes be a sign that something isn't quite right with a company.

With that in mind, here are the 10 most shorted shares on the ASX this week according to ASIC:

  • Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has returned to the top of the list after its short interest jumped to 19.1%. Short sellers have been going after this uranium producer due to uncertainty over its production outlook beyond 2026.
  • Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) has short interest of 15.6%. This has been driven by concerns over an oversupply of lithium, which hasn't been helped by the reopening of a major mine in China.
  • IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.7% of its shares held short, which is down week on week again. This language testing and student placement company has been struggling because of visa changes.
  • Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has short interest of 12.3%, which is up week on week. Short sellers appear to be loading up on uranium stocks again.
  • Iluka Resources Ltd (ASX: ILU) has short interest of 11.9%, which is up week on week again. This may have been driven by weak synthetic rutile demand.
  • Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has short interest of 11.5%, which is down week on week. Short sellers appear to believe that this pizza chain operator isn't over the worst of its problems.
  • Mineral Resources Ltd (ASX: MIN) has short interest of 10.6%, which is down on week. This mining and mining services company is battling leadership concerns, weak commodity prices, and a precarious balance sheet.
  • PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 10.1%, which is down week on week. This motorsport products company has warned that FY 2026 is likely to be another transition year.
  • Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has entered the top ten with short interest of 9.7%. It seems that some short sellers believe that this travel agent giant's recovery will take longer than expected.
  • Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has 9.6% of its shares held short, which is down week on week again. Valuation concerns may be why this medical device company's shares are being targeted by short sellers.

Motley Fool contributor James Mickleboro has positions in Domino's Pizza Enterprises. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Domino's Pizza Enterprises, PWR Holdings, and PolyNovo. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended PWR Holdings. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Domino's Pizza Enterprises, Flight Centre Travel Group, and PolyNovo. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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