Most shorted UK technology stocks
Software, hardware, semiconductors and digital platforms. 12 classified United Kingdom companies, ranked by disclosed short positions as of 25 Aug 2026. Sector average 4.55%.
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| # | Company | Short % | 20d (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinewood Technologies Group Plc | 8.23% | – |
| 2 | RIGHTMOVE PLC | 8.13% | +0.73 |
| 3 | GB GROUP PLC | 7.65% | −0.19 |
| 4 | BALTIC CLASSIFIEDS GROUP PLC | 6.29% | – |
| 5 | AUTO TRADER GROUP PLC | 5.69% | – |
| 6 | BYTES TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC | 5.10% | −2.71 |
| 7 | NCC GROUP PLC | 3.87% | – |
| 8 | AUCTION TECHNOLOGY GROUP PLC | 3.01% | – |
| 9 | GLOBALDATA PLC | 2.10% | – |
| 10 | IQE PLC | 1.88% | – |
| 11 | KAINOS GROUP PLC | 1.87% | – |
| 12 | TRUSTPILOT GROUP PLC | 0.78% | – |
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Sector buckets are our own coarse editorial classification, not the licensed GICS or ICB schemes; only classified companies appear here. "20d" is the percentage-point change over 20 trading days. Figures are official FCA disclosures, see the methodology.