Sandfire Resources
Sandfire Resources is a leading copper and base metal producer and explorer, known for its strong operational capabilities and strategic growth initiatives. The company operates globally, leveraging its expertise in mining and exploration to deliver sustainable value. Sandfire's focus on innovation and efficiency positions it as a key player in the materials industry.
Short position
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has 2.85% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 5 Oct 2026, or about 13,355,032 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has risen 0.28 percentage points, and over 90 days it has risen 0.17 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 8.48% in July 2018. SFR 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
Toggle series, zoom, and compare · ASIC daily, T+4Sandfire Resources (SFR) short interest history
SFR Short Interest History
- 30-day change
- +0.28pp
- 90-day change
- +0.17pp
- 1-year change
- -1.31pp
- All-time high
- 8.48% (July 2018)
- All-time low
- 0.00% (August 2010)
Is SFR heavily shorted?
Not especially: 2.85% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #121 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 SFR's short interest changed recently?
Over the past 30 days Sandfire Resources's short interest has been broadly stable, and over 90 days it has been broadly stable. The current level is 2.85% of shares on issue.
What is the highest SFR's short interest has been?
Since 2010, Sandfire Resources's short interest peaked at 8.48% in July 2018 and bottomed at 0.00% in August 2010.
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.