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Western Areas Ltd (WSA) currently has 0.06% of its shares sold short (199 thousand shares), based on ASIC short position data reported on 21 June 2022 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes WSA the #526 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list.
WSA Short Selling: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Areas Ltd (WSA)'s current short interest?
Western Areas Ltd (WSA) currently has a short interest of 0.06% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.06% of WSA'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 WSA heavily shorted on the ASX?
WSA has a relatively low short interest of 0.06%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for WSA investors?
Short interest in WSA shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.06%, WSA's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this WSA 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 WSA.