PLS Group
Pls Group, operating under the stock code PLS, is a leading producer and explorer of lithium and tantalum. The company is positioned as the world's largest independent hard rock lithium producer, leveraging its extensive operations in Australia to meet global demand for clean energy materials. Its strategic focus on sustainable mining practices and expansion into key Asian markets enhances its competitive edge.
Short position
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has 12.76% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 411,651,230 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 1.57 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 3.42 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 22.50% in August 2024. PLS 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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PLS Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- +1.57pp
- 90-day change
- +3.42pp
- 1-year change
- -4.57pp
- All-time high
- 22.50% (August 2024)
- All-time low
- 0.00% (December 2015)
Is PLS heavily shorted?
Yes. At 12.76%, PLS is one of the most heavily shorted stocks on the ASX, ranking #4 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 PLS's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days PLS Group's short interest has risen 1.57 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 3.42 percentage points. The current level is 12.76% of shares on issue.
What is the highest PLS's short interest has been?
Since 2010, PLS Group's short interest peaked at 22.50% in August 2024 and bottomed at 0.00% in December 2015.
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 2010. See our methodology.