IPX vs LOT — ASX Short Interest Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of short positions for Iperionx (ASX:IPX) and Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT), based on official ASIC short position reports as of 14 Oct 2026.

LOT is more heavily shorted, with 14.89% of shares reported as short positions against 12.95% for IPX — a gap of 1.95 percentage points.

Iperionx

Short interest
12.95%
Reported positions
46,895,800
Industry
Materials

LOT

More shorted

Lotus Resources

Short interest
14.89%
Reported positions
81,482,240
Industry
Materials

Both IPX and LOT operate in the Materials industry — industry-level short positioning may reflect broader sector sentiment rather than stock-specific views.

Source: official ASIC short position reports (T+4 delay). Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.