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Lotus Resources

Materials

Lotus Resources is focused on the exploration and development of uranium resources, primarily in Malawi. The company aims to leverage its strategic asset, the Kayelekera Uranium Project, to meet the growing demand for clean energy. Lotus Resources positions itself as a key player in the uranium sector, with a commitment to sustainable practices.

Short position

short percentage13.97%
reported shorts76.4M
shares on issue547.045M

Lotus Resources (ASX:LOT) has 13.97% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 76,405,230 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 1.97 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 8.84 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 24.02% in July 2026. LOT is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Price & short interest

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Lotus Resources (LOT) short interest history

LOT Short Interest History

30-day change
-1.97pp
90-day change
-8.84pp
1-year change
+7.56pp
All-time high
24.02% (July 2026)
All-time low
0.00% (January 2021)

Is LOT heavily shorted?

Yes. At 13.97%, LOT is one of the most heavily shorted stocks on the ASX, ranking #2 of 799 ASX securities with reported short positions. ASIC requires positions of 0.01% of issued capital or $100,000 (whichever is less) to be reported.

How has LOT's short interest changed recently?

Over the past 30 days Lotus Resources's short interest has fallen 1.97 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 8.84 percentage points. The current level is 13.97% of shares on issue.

What is the highest LOT's short interest has been?

Since 2020, Lotus Resources's short interest peaked at 24.02% in July 2026 and bottomed at 0.00% in January 2021.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from daily ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay. Shorted aggregates the full history since 2020. See our methodology.