Sunstone Metals Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of gold and copper properties. It holds an 87.5% interest in the Bramaderos project covering an area of 4,959 hectares located in Loja Province, southern Ecuador; and a 74.5% interest in the El Palmar project located in the northern Ecuador. The company was formerly known as Avalon Minerals Limited and changed its name to Sunstone Metals Limited in September 2017. Sunstone Metals Limited was incorporated in 2006 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 0.03% | — |
| 10 July | 0.01% | — |
| 9 July | 0.03% | — |
| 8 July | 0.15% | — |
| 7 July | 0.23% | — |
| 6 July | 0.25% | — |
| 3 July | 0.24% | — |
| 2 July | 0.19% | — |
| 1 July | 0.17% | — |
Sunstone Metals LTD (STM) Short Interest Summary
Sunstone Metals LTD (STM) currently has 0.03% of its shares sold short (87 thousand shares, worth approximately $17K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes STM the #548 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in STM is down 0.22% over the past week and up 0.02% over the past month. STM is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent STM Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 0.03% | 0.1M | $0.21 |
| 10 July 2026 | 0.01% | 0.0M | $0.21 |
| 9 July 2026 | 0.03% | 0.1M | $0.20 |
| 8 July 2026 | 0.15% | 0.4M | $0.20 |
| 7 July 2026 | 0.23% | 0.5M | $0.19 |
| 6 July 2026 | 0.25% | 0.6M | $0.21 |
| 3 July 2026 | 0.24% | 0.5M | $0.22 |
| 2 July 2026 | 0.19% | 0.4M | $0.19 |
| 1 July 2026 | 0.17% | 0.4M | $0.18 |
| 30 June 2026 | 0.07% | 0.2M | $0.17 |
STM Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunstone Metals LTD (STM)'s current short interest?
Sunstone Metals LTD (STM) currently has a short interest of 0.03% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.03% of STM'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 STM heavily shorted on the ASX?
STM has a relatively low short interest of 0.03%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for STM investors?
Short interest in STM shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.03%, STM's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this STM 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 STM.