Kaoko Metals Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral resources in Namibia. It primarily explores copper, gold, tungsten, and silver deposits. The company holds interest in the Chalkos copper-silver project and Karibib coppergoldtungsten project located in Namibia. The company was incorporated in 2025 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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Historical Data5 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Sept | — | — |
| 11 Sept | — | — |
| 10 Sept | — | — |
| 9 Sept | 0.03% | — |
| 8 Sept | 0.03% | — |
Kaoko Metals Limited (KAO) Short Interest Summary
Kaoko Metals Limited (KAO) currently has 0.03% of its shares sold short (12 thousand shares, worth approximately $32K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 9 September 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes KAO the #554 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. KAO is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent KAO Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sept 2026 | 0.03% | 0.0M | $2.58 |
| 8 Sept 2026 | 0.03% | 0.0M | $2.30 |
KAO Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaoko Metals Limited (KAO)'s current short interest?
Kaoko Metals Limited (KAO) currently has a short interest of 0.03% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.03% of KAO'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 KAO heavily shorted on the ASX?
KAO has a relatively low short interest of 0.03%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for KAO investors?
Short interest in KAO shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.03%, KAO's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this KAO 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 KAO.