Westgold Resources Limited engages in the exploration, development, and operation of gold mines in Western Australia. It operates Murchison and Southern Goldfields that covers 3,200 square kilometers in Western Australia. The company was incorporated in 1987 and is based in Perth, Australia.
Fundamentals
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Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 16 July | — | — |
| 15 July | — | — |
| 14 July | — | — |
| 13 July | 1.41% | — |
| 10 July | 1.88% | — |
| 9 July | 1.70% | — |
| 8 July | 1.67% | — |
| 7 July | 1.61% | — |
| 6 July | 1.59% | — |
| 3 July | 1.55% | — |
| 2 July | 1.52% | — |
| 1 July | 1.55% | — |
Westgold Resources (WGX) Short Interest Summary
Westgold Resources (WGX) currently has 1.41% of its shares sold short (13.3 million shares, worth approximately $62.2 million), based on ASIC short position data reported on 13 July 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WGX the #197 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in WGX is down 0.18% over the past week and up 0.22% over the past month. WGX is part of the Materials sector on the ASX.
Recent WGX Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 July 2026 | 1.41% | 13.3M | $4.67 |
| 10 July 2026 | 1.88% | 17.7M | $4.76 |
| 9 July 2026 | 1.70% | 16.0M | $4.66 |
| 8 July 2026 | 1.67% | 15.7M | $4.73 |
| 7 July 2026 | 1.61% | 15.2M | $4.82 |
| 6 July 2026 | 1.59% | 15.0M | $4.93 |
| 3 July 2026 | 1.55% | 14.7M | $5.08 |
| 2 July 2026 | 1.52% | 14.3M | $4.75 |
| 1 July 2026 | 1.55% | 14.6M | $4.69 |
| 30 June 2026 | 1.55% | 14.7M | $4.70 |
WGX Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Westgold Resources (WGX)'s current short interest?
Westgold Resources (WGX) currently has a short interest of 1.41% of total shares outstanding. This means 1.41% of WGX'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 WGX heavily shorted on the ASX?
WGX has a relatively low short interest of 1.41%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WGX investors?
Short interest in WGX shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 1.41%, WGX's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WGX 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 WGX.