Name: Sims (SGM) Short Position History
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SGM

Sims

Materials

Sims Limited is a global leader in metal recycling, offering innovative recycling solutions across 30 countries. The company operates a network of processing facilities with deep-water port access, providing customized recycling services to maximize scrap provider revenues. Sims also leads in IT asset disposal through its Sims Lifecycle Services division.

Short position

short percentage0.62%

reported shorts1.2M

shares on issue193.233M

Sims (ASX:SGM) has 0.62% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 24 Aug 2026, or about 1,199,451 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has been broadly flat, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.06 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 9.67% in July 2019. SGM is classified in the Materials industry. All figures come from official ASIC short position reports, published with a four trading-day (T+4) delay.

Weekly context: The 10 most shorted ASX stocks — Week 35, 2026.

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Short interest history & FAQ

SGM Short Interest History

30-day change: +0.04pp
90-day change: -0.06pp
1-year change: -1.19pp
All-time high: 9.67% (July 2019)
All-time low: 0.44% (August 2026)

Is SGM heavily shorted?

Not especially: 0.60% short interest is modest by ASX standards, ranking #288 of 810 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 SGM's short interest changed recently?

Over the past 30 days Sims's short interest has been broadly stable, and over 90 days it has been broadly stable. The current level is 0.60% of shares on issue.

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

Since 2010, Sims's short interest peaked at 9.67% in July 2019 and bottomed at 0.44% in August 2026.

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.