XRF
XRF SCIENTIFIC ORDINARYXRF Scientific Limited manufactures and markets precious metal products, specialized chemicals, and instruments for the scientific, analytical, construction materials, chemicals, petrochemicals, and metals and mining industries in Australia, Canada, and Europe. It operates through Capital Equipment, Precious Metals, and Consumables segments. The Capital Equipment segment manufactures sample preparation products and analytical instruments. Its Precious Metals segment manufactures products for the laboratory and industrial platinum alloy markets. The Consumables segment manufactures chemicals and other supplies for analytical laboratories. It also provides electric and gas fusion machines, flux weighing, fusion flux, and fusion labware products; reference materials, including drift monitors, fused calibration beads, and synthetic iron ore; pressing consumables and xrTab binder tablets; zirconium crucibles; laboratory jaw crushers and containerised laboratories; press and pellet press dies; water dispensing systems; platinum beakers, crucibles, and dishes; and platinum products, such as electrodes, ICP components, customised platinum components, and semi-finished products. In addition, the company offers instruments comprising thermogravimetric analysis; CGA elemental analysers; pH, conductivity, and acid base titration; and weighing systems, as well as product recycling services. XRF Scientific Limited was founded in 1972 and is based in Osborne Park, Australia.
XRF
XRF
XRF SCIENTIFIC ORDINARY
XRF Scientific Limited manufactures and markets precious metal products, specialized chemicals, and instruments for the scientific, analytical, construction materials, chemicals, petrochemicals, and metals and mining industries in Australia, Canada, and Europe. It operates through Capital Equipment, Precious Metals, and Consumables segments.
Fundamentals
Historical Data63 days
| Date | Short % | Gross Short |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug | — | — |
| 27 Aug | — | — |
| 26 Aug | — | — |
| 25 Aug | 0.05% | — |
| 24 Aug | 0.05% | — |
| 21 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 20 Aug | 0.03% | — |
| 19 Aug | 0.05% | — |
| 18 Aug | 0.04% | — |
| 17 Aug | 0.02% | — |
| 14 Aug | 0.03% | — |
| 13 Aug | 0.02% | — |
Xrf Scientific (XRF) Short Interest Summary
Xrf Scientific (XRF) currently has 0.05% of its shares sold short (73 thousand shares, worth approximately $132K), based on ASIC short position data reported on 25 August 2026 (T+4 reporting lag). That makes XRF the #499 most shorted stock on the ASX most shorted list. Short interest in XRF is up 0.01% over the past week and up 0.05% over the past month. XRF is part of the Industrials sector on the ASX.
Recent XRF Short Position History
| Date | Short % | Short Shares | Close Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2026 | 0.05% | 0.1M | $1.84 |
| 24 Aug 2026 | 0.05% | 0.1M | $1.83 |
| 21 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.1M | $1.87 |
| 20 Aug 2026 | 0.03% | 0.0M | $1.87 |
| 19 Aug 2026 | 0.05% | 0.1M | $1.86 |
| 18 Aug 2026 | 0.04% | 0.1M | $1.88 |
| 17 Aug 2026 | 0.02% | 0.0M | $1.94 |
| 14 Aug 2026 | 0.03% | 0.0M | $1.86 |
| 13 Aug 2026 | 0.02% | 0.0M | $1.83 |
| 12 Aug 2026 | 0.02% | 0.0M | $1.80 |
XRF Short Selling — Frequently Asked Questions
What is Xrf Scientific (XRF)'s current short interest?
Xrf Scientific (XRF) currently has a short interest of 0.05% of total shares outstanding. This means 0.05% of XRF'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 XRF heavily shorted on the ASX?
XRF has a relatively low short interest of 0.05%. Short interest below 5% generally suggests limited bearish sentiment from short sellers.
What does short interest mean for XRF investors?
Short interest in XRF shows the percentage of shares investors have borrowed and sold, betting the price will fall. At 0.05%, XRF's short interest is at a low level. See our short squeeze candidates and days to cover analysis for more context.
Where does this XRF 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 XRF.