Shorting ETFs on the ASX

grant7 · 3 September 2022

Is there a list anywhere... that shows what ETFs on the ASX can be shorted (ie. buy puts or calls?) I know u can do this with the ASX200 index but apparently u can do it with some ASX ETFs but I cant find a list anywhere that shows which ones its possible with ?
Thanks! Grant

Bushman · 3 September 2022

BetaShares have both asx200 & s&p500 short ETFs. Check their website. Cheers

Bushman · 3 September 2022

Also etf securities have a short (& geared) ETF that tracks the Nasdaq

grant7 · 3 September 2022

thanks for your reply I am aware of those stocks but there not what Im after.
I want to buy puts or calls against ETFs on the ASX. ie they have a strike and expiry (those other products dont do this).
Thru the ASX u can do this against individual stocks (and the ASX200 index). But I want to do it against other ETFs - but cant find anywhere a list advising which ETFs have this available.

rcw1 · 3 September 2022

grant7 said:
thanks for your reply I am aware of those stocks but there not what Im after.
I want to buy puts or calls against ETFs on the ASX. ie they have a strike and expiry (those other products dont do this).
Thru the ASX u can do this against individual stocks (and the ASX200 index). But I want to do it against other ETFs - but cant find anywhere a list advising which ETFs have this available.

Hi grant7
Warrants??

If you know specifically what EFT you are interested in, your trading platform will advise - after you type the ASX code.
Should be a Tab called derivatives. Can check what options exist.

List of ASX Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) - Market Index

List of every ASX traded ETF grouped by sector and region. Get fund details, benchmark and fees. One click access to share price data and charts.

www.marketindex.com.au

This link should be helpful for you.

ShortMan - Short position graph for IGB

Short position graph and statistics for IGB

www.shortman.com.au

This link should provide you with knowledge about % a stock has been shorted.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards
rcw1

divs4ever · 4 September 2022

rcw1 said:
Hi grant7
Warrants??

If you know specifically what EFT you are interested in, your trading platform will advise - after you type the ASX code.
Should be a Tab called derivatives. Can check what options exist.

List of ASX Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) - Market Index

List of every ASX traded ETF grouped by sector and region. Get fund details, benchmark and fees. One click access to share price data and charts.

www.marketindex.com.au

This link should be helpful for you.

ShortMan - Short position graph for IGB

Short position graph and statistics for IGB

www.shortman.com.au

This link should provide you with knowledge about % a stock has been shorted.

Hope this helps.

Kind regards
rcw1

although i don't short ( well i rarely 'flip ' sell a stock i hold and buy-back cheaper , but that has it's risks as well )

shortman is useful for other investors ( let's you know how much downward pressure on a stock )

if you know how many shorters are lurking , you get a idea how 'low-ball ' your buy orders can be ( should you be buying )

Shorting ETFs on the ASX

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