WA Gold Limited, a mineral exploration company, engages in the exploration and development of mineral resource projects in Australia. The company primarily explores for gold and lithium deposits. Its flagship project is the Abercromby gold project located in the Agnew-Wiluna Greenstone Belt, Western Australia. The company was formerly known as BMG Resources Limited and changed its name to WA Gold Limited in April 2026. The company is based in West Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
Historical Data49 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 17 July | 0.00% | — |
| 1 July | — | — |
| 30 June | — | — |
| 29 June | — | — |
| 26 June | — | — |
| 25 June | — | — |
| 24 June | — | — |
| 23 June | — | — |
| 22 June | — | — |
| 19 June | — | — |
| 18 June | — | — |
| 17 June | — | — |
Wa Gold Limited (WAU) Short Interest Summary
Wa Gold Limited (WAU) currently has 0.00% of its shares sold short (38 thousand shares, worth approximately $1K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 17 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WAU the #648 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WAU is down 0.00% over the past week and down 0.00% over the past month. WAU is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent WAU Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 July 2026 | 0.00% | 0.0M | — |
| 2 June 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 1 June 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 29 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 28 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 27 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 26 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 25 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 22 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
| 21 May 2026 | 0.00% | 0.1M | $0.03 |
WAU Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wa Gold Limited (WAU)'s current short interest?
Wa Gold Limited (WAU) currently has a short interest of 0.00% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.00% of WAU'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 WAU heavily shorted on the ASX?
WAU has a relatively low short interest of 0.00%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WAU investors?
Short interest in WAU shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.00%, WAU's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WAU 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 WAU.