Sims Limited engages in buying, processing, and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals in Australia, China, India, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: North America Metal, Australia/New Zealand Metal, Investment in SA Recycling, Sims Lifecycle Services, and Global Trading Operations. It is also involved in the collection, processing, and trading of secondary raw material from iron and steel; and other metal alloys and residues, principally aluminum, lead, copper, zinc, and nickel bearing materials. The company also engages in the provision of environmental and data security services for the refurbishment, resale or commodity reclamation of IT assets recycled for commercial and post consumer suppliers. In addition, it provides secondary processing and other services comprising stevedoring and other sources of service. Sims Limited was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Mascot, Australia.
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SIMS LIMITED ORDINARY
Sims Limited engages in buying, processing, and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals in Australia, China, India, Thailand, Turkey, the United States, and internationally. The company operates through five segments: North America Metal, Australia/New Zealand Metal, Investment in SA Recycling, Sims Lifecycle Services, and Global Trading Operations.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.85% | — |
| 10 July | 0.90% | — |
| 9 July | 0.88% | — |
| 8 July | 0.88% | — |
| 7 July | 0.88% | — |
| 6 July | 0.86% | — |
| 3 July | 0.87% | — |
| 2 July | 0.87% | — |
| 1 July | 0.89% | — |
Sims Limited (SGM) Short Interest Summary
Sims Limited (SGM) currently has 0.85% of its shares sold short (1.6 million shares, worth approximately $42.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes SGM the #259 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in SGM is down 0.01% over the past week and up 0.07% over the past month. SGM is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent SGM Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.85% | 1.6M | $25.28 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.90% | 1.7M | $25.47 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.88% | 1.7M | $25.07 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.88% | 1.7M | $25.39 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.88% | 1.7M | $24.81 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.86% | 1.7M | $24.96 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.87% | 1.7M | $25.32 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.87% | 1.7M | $25.10 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.89% | 1.7M | $26.00 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.92% | 1.8M | $27.56 |
SGM Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sims Limited (SGM)'s current short interest?
Sims Limited (SGM) currently has a short interest of 0.85% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.85% of SGM'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 SGM heavily shorted on the ASX?
SGM has a relatively low short interest of 0.85%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for SGM investors?
Short interest in SGM shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.85%, SGM's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this SGM 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 SGM.