Western Areas (WSA) Short Interest

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) had 0.06% of shares reported as short positions as of 20 June 2022, representing 199,448 shares. Source: ASIC short position report (T+4 delay).

Source: official ASIC short position report, T+4 delay. Methodology · Disclaimer — not financial advice.

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Western Areas

Western Areas is a leading Australian nickel mining company focused on the exploration and production of high-grade nickel sulphide deposits. It operates primarily in Western Australia, leveraging advanced mining techniques and technologies to maintain a competitive edge in the global market. The company is committed to sustainable practices and aims to deliver value to its shareholders through strategic growth and operational excellence.

Short position

short percentage0.06%
reported shorts199.4K
shares on issue326.235M

Western Areas (ASX:WSA) has 0.06% of its shares on issue reported as short positions as of 20 June 2022, or about 199,448 shares. Over the past 30 days that figure has fallen 0.06 percentage points, and over 90 days it has fallen 0.22 percentage points. Its highest recorded short interest was 20.26% in July 2017. 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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