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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 19 Oct 2026.

LOT is more heavily shorted, with 16.21% of shares reported as short positions against 11.73% for LYC — a gap of 4.48 percentage points.

LOT

More shorted

Lotus Resources

Short interest
16.21%
Reported positions
88,684,530
Industry
Materials

LYC

Lynas Rare Earths

Short interest
11.73%
Reported positions
118,086,140
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.