LOT vs LYC — ASX Short Interest Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of short positions for Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) and Lynas Rare Earths (ASX:LYC), based on official ASIC short position reports as of 4 Sept 2026.

LOT is more heavily shorted, with 15.28% of shares reported as short positions against 10.27% for LYC — a gap of 5.01 percentage points.

LOT

More shorted

Lotus Resources

Short interest
15.28%
Reported positions
83,537,070
Industry
Materials

Lynas Rare Earths

Short interest
10.27%
Reported positions
103,392,104
Industry
Materials

Both LOT and LYC 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.