Vulcan Steel Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the sale and distribution of steel and metal products in New Zealand and Australia. It operates through Steel and Metals segments. The company sells steel hollows; merchant products, including bars, beams, angles, channels, and unprocessed coils and plates; stainless steel products, such as fittings and sheets; and high-performance steel and metal products. It also offers processing services including cutting, drilling, tapping, countersinking, and folding of plates, as well as sheeting and slitting services. In addition, the company distributes aluminium sheets, plates, and coils. Further, it is involved in the fabrication and sale of roofing and roofing-related products. Vulcan Steel Limited was incorporated in 1995 and is based in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 1.61% | — |
| 24 Aug | 1.58% | — |
| 21 Aug | 1.56% | — |
| 20 Aug | 1.55% | — |
| 19 Aug | 1.50% | — |
| 18 Aug | 1.49% | — |
| 17 Aug | 1.52% | — |
| 14 Aug | 1.52% | — |
| 13 Aug | 1.51% | — |
Vulcan Steel (VSL) Short Interest Summary
Vulcan Steel (VSL) currently has 1.61% of its shares sold short (2.4 million shares, worth approximately $13.3 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes VSL the #183 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in VSL is up 0.12% over the past week and up 0.27% over the past month. VSL is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent VSL Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 1.61% | 2.4M | $5.30 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 1.58% | 2.3M | $5.46 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 1.56% | 2.3M | $5.25 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 1.55% | 2.3M | $5.36 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 1.50% | 2.2M | $5.25 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 1.49% | 2.2M | $5.17 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 1.52% | 2.2M | $5.17 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 1.52% | 2.2M | $5.18 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 1.51% | 2.2M | $5.08 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 1.51% | 2.2M | $5.17 |
VSL Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vulcan Steel (VSL)'s current short interest?
Vulcan Steel (VSL) currently has a short interest of 1.61% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.61% of VSL'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 VSL heavily shorted on the ASX?
VSL has a relatively low short interest of 1.61%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for VSL investors?
Short interest in VSL shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.61%, VSL's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this VSL 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 VSL.