Sandfire Resources Limited engages in the exploration, evaluation, and development of mineral tenements and projects. The company primarily explores for copper, gold, silver, lead, and zinc deposits. It also produces and sells copper, zinc, and lead concentrates. The company was incorporated in 2003 and is based in West Perth, Australia.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 2.50% | — |
| 24 Aug | 2.51% | — |
| 21 Aug | 2.49% | — |
| 20 Aug | 2.48% | — |
| 19 Aug | 2.52% | — |
| 18 Aug | 2.53% | — |
| 17 Aug | 2.53% | — |
| 14 Aug | 2.54% | — |
| 13 Aug | 2.55% | — |
Sandfire Resources (SFR) Short Interest Summary
Sandfire Resources (SFR) currently has 2.50% of its shares sold short (11.7 million shares, worth approximately $272.8 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes SFR the #130 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in SFR is down 0.03% over the past week and down 0.12% over the past month. SFR is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent SFR Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 2.50% | 11.7M | $22.78 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 2.51% | 11.7M | $22.44 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 2.49% | 11.6M | $21.65 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 2.48% | 11.6M | $21.47 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 2.52% | 11.8M | $20.90 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 2.53% | 11.8M | $20.85 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 2.53% | 11.8M | $21.28 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 2.54% | 11.8M | $20.84 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 2.55% | 11.9M | $21.12 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 2.53% | 11.8M | $21.57 |
SFR Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandfire Resources (SFR)'s current short interest?
Sandfire Resources (SFR) currently has a short interest of 2.50% of total shares outstanding. This means 2.50% of SFR'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 SFR heavily shorted on the ASX?
SFR has a relatively low short interest of 2.50%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for SFR investors?
Short interest in SFR shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 2.50%, SFR's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this SFR 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 SFR.