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Historical Data22 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept | 0.04% | — |
| 8 Sept | 0.02% | — |
| 7 Sept | 0.08% | — |
| 4 Sept | 0.01% | — |
| 3 Sept | — | — |
| 2 Sept | — | — |
| 1 Sept | — | — |
| 31 Aug | — | — |
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | — | — |
Betashares Gold (QAU) Short Interest Summary
Betashares Gold (QAU) currently has 0.04% of its shares sold short (15 thousand shares, worth approximately $486K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 16 September 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes QAU the #544 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in QAU is up 0.04% over the past week.
Recent QAU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sept 2026 | 0.04% | 0.0M | — |
| 8 Sept 2026 | 0.02% | 0.0M | — |
| 7 Sept 2026 | 0.08% | 0.0M | — |
| 4 Sept 2026 | 0.01% | 0.0M | — |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.02% | 0.0M | — |
| 26 June 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | $31.75 |
QAU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Betashares Gold (QAU)'s current short interest?
Betashares Gold (QAU) currently has a short interest of 0.04% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.04% of QAU'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 QAU heavily shorted on the ASX?
QAU has a relatively low short interest of 0.04%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for QAU investors?
Short interest in QAU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.04%, QAU's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this QAU 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 QAU.