Zip, CSL and BHP among CommSec’s most-traded ASX shares

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) is trading in the green this morning after finishing 1.84% higher on Friday last week. 

The third week of the earnings season saw some sectors soar. ASX 200 tech shares rebounded while strong results and higher oil prices pushed the index to a record high on Thursday. 

New data from CommSec revealed the Australian shares that were most traded by its clients last week, and some major players have made the list.

CommSec’s 5 most-traded ASX shares last week

Zip Co Ltd (ASX: ZIP) shares dominated investor attention last week after they crashed following the company’s half-year FY26 results announcement. 

At the close of the ASX on Thursday afternoon, Zip shares had dropped 33.87% to $1.865 a piece. The share price has continued tumbling this week too. At the time of writing the shares have fallen 41.13% since its results announcement less than one week ago.

The price crash ignited investor interest though. Zip shares were the most traded among Commsec clients last week, and by a significant margin too. The data shows 76% of activity was from buyers who were, mostly likely, taking advantage of the low trading price.

CSL Ltd (ASX: CSL) were also among the favorite ASX shares last week. The stock was the second-most traded among Commsec clients, with 66% from buying activity. 

The biotech stock had a subdued week last week after it crashed 15% following its half-year results and shock CEO exit earlier this month. At the time of writing the shares are down 13.88% for the year-to-date.

BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) shares were the third most-traded among Commsec investors, although most of the activity (55%) was investors selling up their stake in the mining giant.

The miner’s share price jumped nearly 6% throughout the course of last week. The gains have continued through to this morning too. BHP shares are now up 20.43% for the year-to-date. This implies the selling activity is likely investors taking strong recent gains off the table.

WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) shares were the third most traded last week. Most activity (68%) was from buyers after the shares dropped another 2% throughout the week, even despite a broader tech sector uplift. WiseTech shares are now down 35.62% at the time of writing.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX: CBA) shares were the fifth most-traded, but most of the activity (76%) was investors selling up their stock. This is most likely investors taking profits after the shares jumped 10% following the bank’s surprisingly strong half-year results announcement earlier this month.

What other ASX shares were investors interested in?

There was also a flurry of interest in buying Electro Optic Systems Holdings Ltd (ASX: EOS), Droneshield Ltd (ASX:DRO), Appen Ltd (ASX: APX) and Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX) shares last week. 

There was also a lot of selling activity around Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) shares throughout the week. 

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Motley Fool contributor Samantha Menzies has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia’s parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has positions in and has recommended Appen, CSL, DroneShield, Electro Optic Systems, Telix Pharmaceuticals, and WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended WiseTech Global. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended BHP Group, CSL, and Telix Pharmaceuticals. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.