FireFly Metals Ltd engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral deposits in Australia and Canada. The company operates through three segments: Green Bay; Pickle Grow; and Limestone Well. It primarily explores for gold, titanium, vanadium, and copper deposits. Its flagship project is the Green Bay copper-gold project located in Newfoundland, Canada. The company was formerly known as Auteco Minerals Limited and changed its name to FireFly Metals Ltd in November 2023. FireFly Metals Ltd was incorporated in 2004 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 6.72% | — |
| 10 July | 6.76% | — |
| 9 July | 6.79% | — |
| 8 July | 6.60% | — |
| 7 July | 6.37% | — |
| 6 July | 6.06% | — |
| 3 July | 5.88% | — |
| 2 July | 5.76% | — |
| 1 July | 5.44% | — |
Firefly Metals LTD (FFM) Short Interest Summary
Firefly Metals LTD (FFM) currently has 6.72% of its shares sold short (51.6 million shares, worth approximately $90.6 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes FFM the #45 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in FFM is up 0.66% over the past week and up 1.66% over the past month. FFM is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent FFM Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 6.72% | 51.6M | $1.72 |
| 10 July 2026 | 6.76% | 52.0M | $1.80 |
| 9 July 2026 | 6.79% | 52.2M | $1.74 |
| 8 July 2026 | 6.60% | 50.8M | $1.75 |
| 7 July 2026 | 6.37% | 48.9M | $1.82 |
| 6 July 2026 | 6.06% | 46.6M | $1.94 |
| 3 July 2026 | 5.88% | 45.2M | $1.92 |
| 2 July 2026 | 5.76% | 44.3M | $1.83 |
| 1 July 2026 | 5.44% | 41.8M | $1.77 |
| 30 June 2026 | 5.39% | 41.5M | $1.76 |
FFM Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Firefly Metals LTD (FFM)'s current short interest?
Firefly Metals LTD (FFM) currently has a short interest of 6.72% of total shares outstanding. This means 6.72% of FFM'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 FFM heavily shorted on the ASX?
FFM has a moderate level of short interest at 6.72%. While below the heavily shorted threshold of 10%, this indicates notable bearish positioning. FFM is currently ranked #45 among the most shorted stocks on the ASX.
What does short interest mean for FFM investors?
Short interest in FFM shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 6.72%, FFM's short interest is at a moderate level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this FFM 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 FFM.