This optimistic session for the local markets followed a mixed start to the American trading week over on Wall Street in the early hours of this morning.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) managed to snatch a win from the jaws of defeat, rising by 0.11%.

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) wasn't so lucky, though, falling 0.73%.

But let's return to Australian shares now and take stock of how today's indecisiveness affected the various ASX sectors this session.

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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:

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) remains the most shorted ASX share despite its short interest easing to 15.2%. Short sellers appear to be doubting that the struggling pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will succeed.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 14.5%, which is down since last week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has faced delays gaining FDA approval for a couple of its therapies recently. Short sellers don't appear to believe a change is coming in 2026.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 14.2%, which is up again since last week. This may have been driven by valuation concerns with the medical device company's shares trading on high multiples.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.8%, which is up week on week. This burrito seller's shares have been under significant pressure since the release of its results last month which revealed that it is struggling in the United States market. This was supposed to be its largest growth opportunity.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has short interest of 12%, which is up since last week. There are concerns over this uranium miner's production outlook beyond 2026.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest fall meaningfully to 11.9%. It has been a tough period for this wine giant, which is battling consumer spending pressures and distributor disruption.
• Lotus Resources Ltd (ASX: LOT) has entered the top ten with short interest of 11.1%. It is one of a number of ASX uranium stocks being targeted by short sellers.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 10.9%, which is up week on week again. Short sellers may believe the Middle East conflict will impact travel markets.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has entered the top ten with 10.8% of its shares held short. Short sellers may believe this counter-drone technology company's shares are overvalued after surging over the past 12 months.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 10.2% of its shares held short, which is down week on week once again. Short sellers have been targeting this student placement and language testing company due to changes to visa rules in key markets.

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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:

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) continues to be the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 16%. This is up week on week. Short sellers appear doubtful that the struggling pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will be a success.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 15.3%, which is up again since last week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been struggling with FDA approvals. It seems that short sellers don't believe regulators will be approving its therapies any time soon.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise again to 15.1%. This wine giant has been battling very tough trading conditions, with consumers focusing on value rather than its premium wines.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.4%, which is down week on week. This may be due to the burrito seller struggling the United States market, which was supposed to be its largest growth opportunity.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 13.3%, which is up again since last week. This medical device company's shares trade with a premium valuation.
• Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) has 11.7% of its shares held short, which is up week on week again. This infection prevention company's performance has been underwhelming in FY 2026, with profit before tax falling 3% during the first half.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has short interest of 11.2%, which is down since last week. Short sellers continue to close positions in the uranium producer, which was the most shorted ASX share for much of 2025.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 10.7% of its shares held short, which is down week on week again. Short sellers have been targeting this student placement and language testing company due to unfavourable changes to visa rules in key markets.
• Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) has short interest of 10.5%, which is flat week on week. This is likely due to valuation concerns after the rare earths producer's shares rocketed over the past 12 months.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 10.3%, which is up week on week. There are concerns that the travel agent won't deliver on its revenue margin targets, especially given how the war in the Middle East could impact travel markets.

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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:

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) is the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 15.6%. It appears that short sellers believe the struggling pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will not be a success.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise to 14.8%. This wine giant has been battling very tough trading conditions. Short sellers may not believe a change is coming in the near term.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 14.2%, which is up since last week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been facing delays with FDA approvals. Short sellers don't appear confident that regulators will be approving its therapies any time soon.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.8%, which is up week on week. This burrito seller continues to struggle and make a loss in the United States market, which was supposed to be its largest growth opportunity.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 13%, which is up since last week. This medical device company's shares trade on sky-high earnings multiples.
• Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) has 11.4% of its shares held short, which is up week on week. Last month, this infection prevention company posted a 3% decline in profit before tax during the first half.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has short interest of 11.4%, which is down significantly since last week. With the uranium producer's shares down 65% since the start of July on production concerns, some short sellers may be buying back shares to lock in their gains.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 10.8% of its shares held short, which is down week on week. This student placement and language testing company has been battling changes to visa rules in key markets.
• Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC) has short interest of 10.5%, which is up since last week. This may be due to valuation concerns and the rare earths producer's shares rocketed over the past 12 months.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 9.7%, which is down week on week. There are concerns that the travel agent won't deliver on its revenue margin targets.

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By the time the market's closed, the index had lost another 1%, leaving it at a flat 8,851 points as we head into the weekend.

This rather horrid end to the trading week for Australian investors follows a similarly rough morning on the American markets.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) suffered a horrendous day, dropping 1.61%.

However, the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) fared much better, 'only' falling 0.26%.

But let's get back to the local markets and take a closer look at how today's sell-off affected the different ASX sectors this session.

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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) remains the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 16.1%, which is down since last week. There are concerns over this uranium miner's production outlook.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease to 15.6%. Short sellers appear to believe the struggling pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will fail. Last month, it reported a 2.5% decline in same store sales during the first half.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise to 14.4%. This wine giant has been battling very tough trading conditions. Short sellers may not believe a change is coming in the near term.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.4%, which is down week on week. This burrito seller's shares crashed last month in response to the release of a disappointing half-year result. It continues to make a loss in the United States, which was supposedly its largest growth opportunity.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 12.9%, which is up since last week. This medical device company could have been targeted due to its lofty valuation.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 12.4%, which is flat since last week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been facing delays with FDA approvals.
• IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) has short interest of 12.3%, which is up week on week. This intellectual property services company has been battling weaker volumes and market share losses.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 11.8% of its shares held short, which is up week on week. Changes to visa rules in key markets have weighed on sentiment and this student placement and language testing company's performance.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 10.8%, which is up week on week. There are concerns that the travel agent won't deliver on its revenue margin targets.
• Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN) has entered the top ten with short interest of 10.3%. Last month, this infection prevention company posted a 3% decline in profit before tax during the first half. Short sellers may believe this trend will continue.

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Four ASX shares that are rising more than most today are listed below. Here's why they are climbing:

Accent Group Ltd (ASX: AX1)

The Accent share price is up a further 13% to $1.13. Investors have been scrambling to buy this footwear retailer's shares this week following the release of its half-year results. The Platypus and HypeDC owner reported a 2.4% increase in sales to $865.2 million and a net profit after tax of $28.1 million. Accent's board elected to declare a 3.25 cents per share fully franked dividend for the half. Another positive was that it has "successfully opened the first Sports Direct store and website with pleasing early trade." In response, Morgans upgraded its shares to a buy rating with a $1.30 price target.

DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO)

The DroneShield share price is up 10% to $3.73. This has been driven by news that the counter-drone technology company has won a series of contracts from a reseller to Western military customers. The package of six contracts has a total value of $21.7 million and covers dismounted counter-drone systems, spares, and software. Delivery is expected to take place during the first quarter of 2026. It notes that over the past seven years, prior to this contract, DroneShield had received 39 contracts from this reseller totalling over $17.8 million.

IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)

The IDP Education share price is up 14% to $5.23. Investors have been buying the heavily shorted language testing and student placement company's shares following the release of its half-year results. For the first half, revenue declined 6% to $462.2 million as lower student placement and language testing volumes weighed on performance. Things were worse for its net profit after tax, which declined 25% to $48.6 million. However, management has lifted its FY 2026 adjusted EBIT guidance to a range of $120 million to $130 million. This is up from its prior guidance of $115 million to $125 million.

Sigma Healthcare Ltd (ASX: SIG)

The Sigma Healthcare share price is up 6% to $3.17. This has been driven by the release of the Chemist Warehouse owner's half-year results. The company reported a 14.9% increase in revenue to $5.5 billion, with Chemist Warehouse branded store sales in Australia growing 17.2% to reach $5.1 billion. On the bottom line, Sigma recorded a 19.2% increase in normalised net profit after tax to $392 million. Sigma's CEO and managing director, Vikesh Ramsunder, said: "Our first half performance reinforces the strength of Sigma. As an integrated healthcare business we see long-term opportunities for growth, headlined by sustained performance across our core domestic market, led by CW branded stores. This has continued to be a consistent feature of the CW business over the past two decades."

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The rally comes even as student placement volumes remain under strain across key international markets.

What did IDP report?

For the half-year ended 31 December 2025, revenue declined 6% to $462.2 million as lower student placement and language testing volumes weighed on performance.

Student Placement volumes fell 25%, while English Language Testing volumes were down 7%. However, IDP Education continued to drive strong yield growth, with Student Placement yield up 15% and Language Testing yield up 8%.

Adjusted EBIT came in at $87.5 million, down 14% year on year, while adjusted NPAT declined 25% to $48.6 million. Statutory NPAT fell 65% to $23.5 million.

The board declared an interim dividend of 3 cents per share.

So why are shares up on the news?

The key positive was upgraded guidance.

IDP Education lifted FY26 adjusted EBIT guidance to a range of $120 million to $130 million, up from its prior $115 million to $125 million forecast.

Management remains on track to deliver a $25 million net reduction in the cost base in FY26 as part of its transformation program. Direct costs were down 6% and adjusted overhead costs fell 2% in the half, reflecting headcount reductions and tighter spending discipline.

Cash conversion remained solid at 59%, and net leverage stood at 2.5x (2.0x on a borrower group basis), comfortably within covenant limits.

Importantly, revenue outperformed volume declines, reflecting a shift toward profitable growth and higher-value placements.

What did management say?

CEO Tennealle O'Shannessy said the company continues to execute strongly on its transformation agenda while reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for students and institutions.

She highlighted the acceleration of digital and AI-enabled tools to improve conversion, productivity, and student outcomes.

What's next for IDP?

IDP Education expects FY26 market volumes to decline 20% to 30% versus FY25, assuming no further policy changes in major international markets.

Whether that is the correct assumption for investors to make is hard to tell because student migration policy changes remain a core risk for IDP Education. Governments in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the US are likely to continue to adjust visa and immigration settings, creating ongoing uncertainty.

However, the upgraded guidance suggests management believes cost control, yield growth, and operational improvements can offset much of the volume pressure.

Notably, despite today's sharp rebound, IDP shares are still down roughly 80% over the past five years, reflecting persistent investor concerns around tightening visa policies and international student migration.

Today's share price reaction, however, indicates investors may be reassessing whether the worst of the earnings reset has already been priced in.

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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) stays at the top of the list with short interest of 17.2%, which is down slightly since last week. Production concerns have been weighing on this uranium producer's shares.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease to 15.7%. Short sellers are betting against this struggling pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.8%, which is flat week on week. This burrito seller's shares crashed last week following the release of a disappointing half-year result.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest ease to 13.7%. Short sellers seem to believe the wine giant's turnaround will take longer than expected.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 12.4%, which is down week on week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been facing delays with FDA approvals.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 12.3%, which is up since last week. Short sellers may believe this medical device company's shares are overvalued at current levels.
• IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) has short interest of 11.7%, which is up week on week. This intellectual property services company has been battling weaker volumes and market share losses.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 11% of its shares held short, which is down week on week. Changes to visa rules in key markets have weighed on this student placement and language testing company's performance.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 10.6%, which is down week on week. This may be due to concerns that the travel agent won't deliver on its revenue margin targets.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 10.1%, which is flat week on week. This automotive cooling products company's shares jumped last week following a strong half-year result.

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There are some ASX shares that analysts think will hugely outpace the index this year, rising 50% higher, or even more.

IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) 

It was one of the worst-performing shares on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) in 2025. Its performance saw the stock crash out and exit the index amid a reshuffle in September.

Unfortunately, the company's lacklustre share price performance translated through to early-2026 too. At the time of writing, the shares are 0.99% higher at $5.08 a piece. Despite the increase, the shares are down 11.65% year to date and 58.56% year over year.

While there hasn't been much good news out of the international education services business over the past year, it looks like the company could stage a turnaround in 2026.

Some analysts think visa caps and declines in student volume may have peaked, particularly in key markets like Canada and Australia. This means the volume of student placements could start rebounding, and it could drag revenue and the company's share price up with it. 

Analysts are mostly positive on the stock, with five out of eight holding a buy or strong buy rating. The average target price is $7.30, and the maximum is $11.50. That implies the shares could soar 43.98% to 126.82% higher over the next 12 months, at the time of writing.

IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH)

Shares in the intellectual property provider are storming higher today off the back of its latest results. This morning, IPH reported a 6.5% increase in revenue for the six months ended 31st December 2025.

The company also declared an interim dividend of 19 cents per share, up 11.8% on the prior period.

Investors are clearly happy with the result. Its shares are 13.31% higher at the time of writing to $3.83 a piece. The uplift means the shares are now 6.69% higher for the year to date but 20.04% below where they were last year.

Analysts think there is plenty more to come, too. Out of six analysts, five have a buy or strong buy rating on the ASX company and its shares. The average target price is $5.03, and the maximum is $6.05. That implies a potential upside of 30.60% to 57.14% over the next 12 months, at the time of writing.

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Janison Education Group Ltd (ASX: JAN)

Janison is a provider of online assessment platforms and digital exams, including the national standardised NAPLAN and competitive ICAS tests. It also delivers the NSW Selective High School and Opportunity Class placement tests on a 5-year state government contract, secured in 2024.

It's a small-cap stock trading around $0.21. In December, it attracted some investor interest, hitting a 12-month high, on the back of announcing a significant contract with the NZ Ministry of Education. The 5-year deal will see Janison deliver New Zealand's new SMART online assessment tool to schools, at a value of $21 million.

In FY25, it did not reach profitability. However, it reported some positive indicators, including:

• 9% revenue growth over the prior corresponding period to $46.8 million
• Solid balance sheet with $11 million cash on hand and a 44% increase in operational cash flow
• EBIT improvement from $10.6 million loss to $7 million loss

The assessment market remains ripe for digitisation, and Janison has a track record of securing major contracts in the space. Based on its 2025 results, it's a bit of a speculative play right now. That said, I think it has real potential for growth in 2026, so it's going on my watchlist.  

G8 Education Ltd (ASX: GEM)

G8 is Australia's largest provider of childcare, running over 400 centres nationwide. Amidst challenging conditions for the sector, the company has been rolling out its 'network optimisation' strategy, which includes divesting underperforming centres, to improve operational efficiency and financial performance.

While its centres have seen an uptick in quality, with 96% of assessed centres meeting or exceeding the National Quality Standard as at HY25, occupancy rates have continued a downward trend.

In HY25, centre occupancy rates declined 3.7 percentage points on the prior corresponding period, most likely driven by cost-of-living pressures. In addition, expectations of a seasonal occupancy uplift in October 2025 were not realised.

On 10 February 2026, the company released an announcement regarding a goodwill non-cash impairment of $350 million to be recognised in its full-year results, as well as the suspension of its final dividend for the year. In the same announcement, G8 reported that EBIT guidance for CY25 has not changed, suggesting management believes fundamental operations remain steady.  

Its share price tumbled in the ensuing week, falling from $0.63 on 9 February to $0.48 on 16 February. It will be interesting to see what it reports in its full-year results, to be announced next Monday.

As it stands, this one is a little too risky for me. But if you're comfortable with a turnaround play and believe it can withstand significant headwinds, it may be cheap right now.   

IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)

IDP Education is a leader in the international student market and co-owner and official provider of the IELTS English proficiency test.

IDP also delivers a range of international student services, from course advice to visa and accommodation support, to help students secure educational opportunities in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the USA.

In FY25, IDP reported revenue of $888.2 million, a 14% year-on-year decline and a 29% decrease in student placements, likely driven by the tightening of policy in key markets, Australia and Canada.

The Australian Government initially proposed a hard international student cap of 270,000 for 2025, seeking to cut numbers by some 16% on 2023 figures. This was later replaced with a soft cap system, whereby educational institutions face penalties if they exceed allocations.

In Canada, the government plans to issue 408,000 study permits in 2026, with only 155,000 for newly arriving international students and the remainder for current and returning students. This represents a 7% drop from 2025 and a 16% drop from 2024.

Investors have naturally been cautious in this landscape, and IDP's share price has fallen some 60% in the past year. But IDP has shown operational resilience and disciplined cost management in challenging conditions.

It has a solid multi-year strategic transformation plan in progress, and I think this is a business that can bounce back. If you're comfortable with the prospect of continuing short-term volatility, I believe current prices present an attractive opportunity to invest in a quality business.

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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 increased to 17.4%. Production concerns have been weighing on this uranium producer's shares.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease to 16.1%. Short sellers don't appear to have faith in the pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise again to 14.4%. This wine giant is releasing its half-year results today. Short sellers seem to believe the company will disappoint the market.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.8%, which is down week on week. Valuation concerns and a poor performance in the US could be why short sellers are targeting this burrito seller.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 12.5%, which is up week on week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been struggling with delays to FDA approvals.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 12.1%, which is flat since last week. This medical device company's shares are trading on high multiples. Short sellers may not expect its growth to justify this premium valuation.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 11.5% of its shares held short, which is up week on week. This student placement and language testing company has been having a tough 18 months due to student visa changes in key markets.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 11%, which is down week on week. Short sellers appear to be betting against this travel agent delivering on its revenue margin targets.
• IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) has short interest of 11%, which is flat week on week. Weaker volumes and market share losses appear to be why short sellers are targeting this intellectual property services company.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 10.1%, which is down slightly week on week. This automotive cooling products company's shares trade on lofty multiples.

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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:

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) continues to be the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 17%. This is up slightly week on week. Short sellers appear to be betting against the pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has seen its short interest rebound to 16.6%. Short sellers have done well with this one. The uranium producer's shares are down over 50% since this time last year amid production concerns.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 14.1%, which is up slightly week on week. This may be due to disappointment over the taco and burrito seller's performance in the United States market.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise again to 13.8%. This wine giant is facing distributor uncertainty in the United States and unfavourable consumer trends.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 12.2%, which is up week on week. Short sellers appear to have doubts over the travel agent's revenue margin outlook.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 12.1%, which is flat since last week. Short sellers seem to believe that this medical device company's shares are overvalued.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11.9%, which is up slightly week on week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been struggling with FDA approvals.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 11% of its shares held short, which is down week on week. This student placement and language testing company has been negatively impacted by student visa changes in key markets.
• IPH Ltd (ASX: IPH) has returned to the top ten with short interest of 11%. Softer volumes have been weighing on this IP service provider's performance.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has also returned to the top ten with short interest of 10.2%. This automotive cooling products company's shares currently trade at almost 90 times earnings. Short sellers may believe that is too much of a premium.

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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:

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) remains the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 17%. Though, this is down slightly week on week again. Short sellers seem to be doubting that this pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will be a success.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has seen its short interest reduce again to 16.2%. This uranium producer's shares have rallied strongly since the start of the year. This has been driven by optimism over uranium demand and prices.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.7%, which is down slightly week on week. Disappointment over this taco and burrito seller's performance in the United States could be behind this. After all, this market is a key part of analysts' growth assumptions.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest rise to 13.3%. This wine giant is going through a tough period. This includes facing distributor uncertainty in the United States and unfavourable consumer trends.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.8% of its shares held short, which is up week on week again. Student visa changes in key markets are negatively impacting the company's performance and outlook.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 12.1%, which is up since last week. This is likely to be due to concerns over this medical device company's valuation.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) is back in the top ten with short interest of 11.5%. Short sellers may believe that consumer trends could put pressure on the travel agent's revenue margin outlook.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11.4%, which is up slightly week on week. Traders may be concerned that this radiopharmaceuticals company could struggle again with its FDA approvals in 2026.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has short interest of 10.8%, which is down sharply week on week. This uranium producer's shares have been on fire this year, which appears to have led to short sellers closing positions in a hurry.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has returned to the top ten with short interest of 10.1%. Short sellers may believe the market is being too bullish on this counter-drone technology company's growth outlook.

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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:

• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has become the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 17.3%. Though, this is down slightly week on week. Short sellers appear to be doubting that this pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will be a success.
• Boss Energy Ltd (ASX: BOE) has seen its short interest reduce materially to 16.3%. This uranium producer's shares have rallied strongly since the start of the year amid optimism over uranium demand and prices.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.8%, which is up week on week. This taco and burrito seller's performance has been softer than expected, especially in the United States.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has seen its short interest jump to 13%. This wine giant is facing distributor uncertainty in the United States and unfavourable consumer trends.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.3% of its shares held short, which is up week on week. Student visa changes in key markets are negatively impacting the company's performance and outlook.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has short interest of 11.9%, which is down week on week again. This uranium producer's shares hit a 52-week high last week, much to the dismay of short sellers.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 11.7%, which is up since last week. This may be due to concerns over this medical device company's valuation.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11.3%, which is flat week on week. Short sellers may believe that this radiopharmaceuticals company could struggle with its FDA approvals and increased regulatory scrutiny.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) is back in the top ten with short interest of 11.1%. This may be due to concerns over the travel agent's revenue margin outlook.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 10.7%, which is down week on week again. Short sellers have been closing positions after this advanced cooling products and solutions provider's shares jumped to a 52-week high thanks to a defence contract win.

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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) remains the most shorted ASX share for another week even after its short interest eased slightly to 19.5%. Short sellers have successfully targeted this uranium producer after it released a disappointing production update on the Honeymoon Project.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease slightly again to 17.6%. Short sellers appear to be doubting that this pizza chain operator's turnaround strategy will be a success.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.7%, which is flat week on week. This burrito seller's shares trade on extremely high multiples. And with its US expansion disappointing the market, some may believe this premium isn't justified.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has short interest of 12.5%, which is down week on week again. There may be concerns over potential operational challenges for this uranium miner.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.2% of its shares held short, which is down week on week again. Major student visa changes in key markets have weighed on this language testing and student placement services company's performance.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 11.7%, which is down since last week. Unfortunately for short sellers, this advanced cooling products and solutions provider's shares jumped to a 52-week high last week thanks to a defence contract win.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 11.5%, which is down since last week. This medical device company's shares may have been targeted due to valuation concerns.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11.3%, which is flat week on week. This radiopharmaceuticals company had a tough time in 2025 when it experienced delays to FDA approvals and increased regulatory scrutiny.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has short interest of 11%, which is down slightly since last week. Short sellers seem to think that this counter drone technology company's shares are overvalued following very strong gains in 2025.
• Treasury Wine Estates Ltd (ASX: TWE) has entered the top ten with short interest of 10.4%. This wine giant is having a tough time due to distributor uncertainty and unfavourable consumer trends.

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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) continues its long run as the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 19.7%, which is down week on week. Short sellers continue to target this uranium producer after it released a disappointing update on the Honeymoon Project.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest ease slightly to 17.7%. This pizza chain operator is undertaking a major turnaround strategy but short sellers don't appear to believe it will be a success.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.7%, which is down slightly week on week. This is likely to be due to valuation concerns, with the burrito seller's shares trading on premium multiples. Its US expansion has been disappointing also.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has short interest of 12.9%, which is down week on week again. This may be due to potential operational challenges and uranium pricing doubts.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.4% of its shares held short, which is down week on week. This language testing and student placement company's shares have been crushed over the past 12 months due to concerns over student visa changes.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 11.9%, which is up since last week. This motorsport products company's shares have been under pressure as it goes through a transitional period.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 11.6%, which is up since last week. This may be due to concerns over the valuation of this medical device company's shares.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11.3%, which is up week on week. This radiopharmaceuticals company has been battling delays to FDA approvals and increased regulatory scrutiny.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has short interest of 11.1%. Short sellers appear to believe that this counter drone technology company's shares are overvalued following impressive gains in 2025.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 10.2%, which is down week on week again. Short sellers appear to be slowly closing positions after the travel agent reported a positive start to FY 2026 and a new cruise acquisition.

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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) starts the year as the most shorted ASX share with short interest of 20.4%, which is down sharply week on week. Short sellers were big winners in 2025 after the uranium producer's shares crashed in response to a very disappointing update on the Honeymoon Project.
• Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd (ASX: DMP) has seen its short interest remain flat at 17.9%. Short sellers don't appear to believe that this pizza chain operator's performance will improve meaningfully in 2026.
• Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG) has short interest of 13.8%, which is up week on week again. This could be due to valuation concerns, with the burrito seller's shares trading on sky-high multiples.
• Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN) has short interest of 13.1%, which is down week on week again. Potential operational challenges and uranium pricing doubts may be behind this.
• IDP Education Ltd (ASX: IEL) has 12.6% of its shares held short, which is up week on week again. Short sellers have been targeting this language testing and student placement company's shares due to concerns over student visa changes.
• PWR Holdings Ltd (ASX: PWH) has short interest of 11.8%, which is up since last week. Short sellers have loaded up on this motorsport products company's shares recently as it goes through a transitional period.
• Polynovo Ltd (ASX: PNV) has short interest of 11.5%, which is up since last week. This may also be due to valuation concerns for this medical device company's shares.
• Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) has short interest of 11%, which is flat week on week. This radiopharmaceuticals company's shares were sold off last year in response to delays to FDA approvals and increased regulatory scrutiny.
• DroneShield Ltd (ASX: DRO) has entered the top ten with short interest of 10.5%. The bulls and the bears have been battling it out with this counter drone technology company's shares in recent months. It seems that the bears believe its shares are overvalued after rising 300% in 2025.
• Flight Centre Travel Group Ltd (ASX: FLT) has short interest of 10.4%, which is down week on week again. It seems that short sellers are closing positions after the travel agent reported a positive start to FY 2026 and a new cruise acquisition.

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