LOT vs VUL — ASX Short Interest Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of short positions for Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) and Vulcan Energy Resources (ASX:VUL), based on official ASIC short position reports as of 26 Oct 2026.

LOT is more heavily shorted, with 15.77% of shares reported as short positions against 9.57% for VUL — a gap of 6.20 percentage points.

LOT

More shorted

Lotus Resources

Short interest
15.77%
Reported positions
86,260,170
Industry
Materials

Vulcan Energy Resources

Short interest
9.57%
Reported positions
45,795,212
Industry
Materials

Both LOT and VUL 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.