NexGen Energy Ltd., an exploration and development stage company, engages in the acquisition, exploration, evaluation, and development of uranium properties in Canada. The company holds a 100% interest in the Rook I project that consists of 32 contiguous mineral claims totaling an area of approximately 35,065 hectares located in the southwestern Athabasca Basin of Saskatchewan. NexGen Energy Ltd. was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.94% | — |
| 10 July | 1.92% | — |
| 9 July | 1.89% | — |
| 8 July | 1.88% | — |
| 7 July | 1.78% | — |
| 6 July | 1.77% | — |
| 3 July | 1.73% | — |
| 2 July | 1.79% | — |
| 1 July | 1.74% | — |
Nexgenenergycanada Cdi1:1 Forexempt Tsx (NXG) Short Interest Summary
Nexgenenergycanada Cdi1:1 Forexempt Tsx (NXG) currently has 1.94% of its shares sold short (2.7 million shares, worth approximately $35.0 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes NXG the #160 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in NXG is up 0.17% over the past week and up 0.23% over the past month. NXG is part of the Energy sector on the ASX.
Recent NXG Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.94% | 2.7M | $13.64 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.92% | 2.7M | $13.83 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.89% | 2.6M | $13.31 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.88% | 2.6M | $13.20 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.78% | 2.5M | $13.56 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.77% | 2.4M | $13.90 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.73% | 2.4M | $14.14 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.79% | 2.4M | $13.87 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.74% | 2.3M | $13.70 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.73% | 2.3M | $14.00 |
NXG Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nexgenenergycanada Cdi1:1 Forexempt Tsx (NXG)'s current short interest?
Nexgenenergycanada Cdi1:1 Forexempt Tsx (NXG) currently has a short interest of 1.94% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.94% of NXG'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 NXG heavily shorted on the ASX?
NXG has a relatively low short interest of 1.94%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for NXG investors?
Short interest in NXG shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.94%, NXG's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this NXG 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 NXG.