Astral Resources NL engages in the exploration and evaluation of gold properties in Western Australia. The company's flagship property is the 100% owned Mandilla Gold project located in the northern Widgiemooltha greenstone belt in Western Australia. The company was formerly known as Anglo Australian Resources NL and changed its name to Astral Resources NL in April 2022. Astral Resources NL was incorporated in 1985 and is based in South Perth, Australia.
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Astral Resources NL engages in the exploration and evaluation of gold properties in Western Australia. The company's flagship property is the 100% owned Mandilla Gold project located in the northern Widgiemooltha greenstone belt in Western Australia.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.08% | — |
| 10 July | 0.08% | — |
| 9 July | 0.08% | — |
| 8 July | 0.08% | — |
| 7 July | 0.08% | — |
| 6 July | 0.08% | — |
| 3 July | 0.08% | — |
| 2 July | 0.08% | — |
| 1 July | 0.08% | — |
Astral Resources NL (AAR) Short Interest Summary
Astral Resources NL (AAR) currently has 0.08% of its shares sold short (1.5 million shares, worth approximately $183K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes AAR the #478 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in AAR is up 0.00% over the past week and up 0.00% over the past month. AAR is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent AAR Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.13 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.12 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.08% | 1.5M | $0.11 |
AAR Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Astral Resources NL (AAR)'s current short interest?
Astral Resources NL (AAR) currently has a short interest of 0.08% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.08% of AAR's shares have been sold short by investors who expect the price to decline. This data is sourced from ASIC reports and updated daily.
Is AAR heavily shorted on the ASX?
AAR has a relatively low short interest of 0.08%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for AAR investors?
Short interest in AAR shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.08%, AAR's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this AAR short data come from?
Short position data is published by ASIC with a four trading day delay (T+4) and covers reported short positions as a percentage of total shares on issue. ASX Short Data also tracks daily gross short sales (T+1), securities lending, and director trades for AAR.