Northern Star Resources Limited engages in the exploration, development, mining, and processing of gold deposits. The company also sells refined gold. It operates in Western Australia, the Northern Territory, and Alaska. Northern Star Resources Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is headquartered in Subiaco, Australia.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.84% | — |
| 10 July | 0.90% | — |
| 9 July | 0.89% | — |
| 8 July | 0.91% | — |
| 7 July | 0.89% | — |
| 6 July | 0.98% | — |
| 3 July | 0.91% | — |
| 2 July | 0.81% | — |
| 1 July | 0.79% | — |
Northern Star (NST) Short Interest Summary
Northern Star (NST) currently has 0.84% of its shares sold short (12.0 million shares, worth approximately $240.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes NST the #260 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in NST is down 0.13% over the past week and down 0.17% over the past month. NST is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent NST Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.84% | 12.0M | $19.90 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.90% | 12.8M | $20.48 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.89% | 12.6M | $20.13 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.91% | 12.9M | $20.31 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.89% | 12.6M | $20.66 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.98% | 13.9M | $21.77 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.91% | 13.0M | $22.16 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.81% | 11.5M | $19.83 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.79% | 11.2M | $18.80 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.78% | 11.1M | $18.95 |
NST Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northern Star (NST)'s current short interest?
Northern Star (NST) currently has a short interest of 0.84% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.84% of NST'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 NST heavily shorted on the ASX?
NST has a relatively low short interest of 0.84%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for NST investors?
Short interest in NST shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.84%, NST's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this NST 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 NST.