Challenger Gold Limited engages in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper deposits in Argentina and Ecuador. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Hualilan Gold project, comprising 15 mining licenses and covers an area of 604 square kilometers which is located in San Juan, Argentina. The company was formerly known as Challenger Exploration Limited and changed its name to Challenger Gold Limited in June 2023. Challenger Gold Limited was incorporated in 2007 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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Challenger Gold Limited engages in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper deposits in Argentina and Ecuador. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Hualilan Gold project, comprising 15 mining licenses and covers an area of 604 square kilometers which is located in San Juan, Argentina.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.17% | — |
| 10 July | 0.17% | — |
| 9 July | 0.19% | — |
| 8 July | 0.19% | — |
| 7 July | 0.19% | — |
| 6 July | 0.19% | — |
| 3 July | 0.19% | — |
| 2 July | 0.20% | — |
| 1 July | 0.16% | — |
Challenger Gold LTD (CEL) Short Interest Summary
Challenger Gold LTD (CEL) currently has 0.17% of its shares sold short (4.6 million shares, worth approximately $572K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CEL the #420 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CEL is down 0.01% over the past week and up 0.05% over the past month. CEL is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent CEL Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.17% | 4.6M | $0.13 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.17% | 4.6M | $0.13 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.19% | 4.9M | $0.13 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.19% | 5.0M | $0.13 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.19% | 5.0M | $0.13 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.19% | 4.9M | $0.13 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.19% | 4.9M | $0.13 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.20% | 5.3M | $0.13 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.16% | 4.2M | $0.12 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.16% | 4.2M | $0.12 |
CEL Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Gold LTD (CEL)'s current short interest?
Challenger Gold LTD (CEL) currently has a short interest of 0.17% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.17% of CEL'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 CEL heavily shorted on the ASX?
CEL has a relatively low short interest of 0.17%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CEL investors?
Short interest in CEL shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.17%, CEL's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CEL 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 CEL.