Core Lithium Ltd engages in the development of lithium and various metal deposits in Northern Territory and South Australia. It primarily explores for gold, silver, uranium, lead, zinc, rare earth elements, and base metals. The company was incorporated in 2010 and is based in Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.31% | — |
| 10 July | 0.31% | — |
| 9 July | 0.31% | — |
| 8 July | 0.29% | — |
| 7 July | 0.32% | — |
| 6 July | 0.28% | — |
| 3 July | 0.25% | — |
| 2 July | 0.26% | — |
| 1 July | 0.25% | — |
Core Lithium (CXO) Short Interest Summary
Core Lithium (CXO) currently has 0.31% of its shares sold short (10.0 million shares, worth approximately $2.5 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes CXO the #372 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in CXO is up 0.03% over the past week and down 0.10% over the past month. CXO is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent CXO Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.31% | 10.0M | $0.25 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.31% | 9.9M | $0.25 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.31% | 10.0M | $0.25 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.29% | 9.5M | $0.25 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.32% | 10.2M | $0.29 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.28% | 9.0M | $0.30 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.25% | 8.2M | $0.29 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.26% | 8.4M | $0.26 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.25% | 8.1M | $0.25 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.27% | 8.7M | $0.25 |
CXO Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Core Lithium (CXO)'s current short interest?
Core Lithium (CXO) currently has a short interest of 0.31% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.31% of CXO'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 CXO heavily shorted on the ASX?
CXO has a relatively low short interest of 0.31%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for CXO investors?
Short interest in CXO shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.31%, CXO's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this CXO 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 CXO.