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Austin Gold (AUST) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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Austin Gold Short Interest Data

Austin Gold (AUST) has a short interest of 37,100 shares, representing 0.55% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a 49.60% increase in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.5, indicating that it would take 0.5 days of the average trading volume of 101,579 shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
37,100 shares
Previous Short Interest
24,800 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
+49.60%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$45.26 thousand
Short Interest Ratio
0.5 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
July 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
13,272,000 shares
Float Size
6,800,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
0.55%
Today's Trading Volume
181,848 shares
Average Trading Volume
101,579 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
179%
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AUST Short Interest Over Time

AUST Days to Cover Over Time

AUST Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

Austin Gold Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
7/31/202537,100 shares $45.26 thousand +49.6%0.6%0.5 $1.22
7/15/202524,800 shares $32.98 thousand No Change0.4%0.4 $1.33
6/30/202524,800 shares $31.99 thousand -62.4%0.4%0.3 $1.29
6/15/202565,900 shares $107.35 thousand +33.4%1.0%0.7 $1.63
5/31/202549,400 shares $64.22 thousand +206.8%0.7%0.5 $1.30
5/15/202516,100 shares $19.00 thousand -28.8%0.2%0.1 $1.18
4/30/202522,600 shares $27.35 thousand +9.2%0.3%0.2 $1.21
4/15/202520,700 shares $26.70 thousand -42.2%0.3%0.2 $1.29
3/14/202526,300 shares $37.61 thousand +776.7%0.4%0.2 $1.43
2/28/20253,000 shares $3.72 thousand -82.7%0.1%0 $1.24
2/14/202517,300 shares $25.95 thousand -38.2%0.3%0.1 $1.50
1/31/202528,000 shares $37.80 thousand +263.6%0.4%0.2 $1.35
1/15/20257,700 shares $8.35 thousand -50.3%0.1%0 $1.09

AUST Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is Austin Gold's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of Austin Gold shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of July 31st, traders have sold 37,100 shares of AUST short. 0.55% of Austin Gold's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Austin Gold's current short interest.

What is a good short interest percentage for Austin Gold?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.55% of Austin Gold's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is Austin Gold's short interest increasing or decreasing?

Austin Gold saw a increase in short interest in the month of July. As of July 31st, there was short interest totaling 37,100 shares, an increase of 49.6% from the previous total of 24,800 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

What is Austin Gold's float size?

Austin Gold currently has issued a total of 13,272,000 shares. Some of Austin Gold's outstanding shares are available for trading, while others are subject to various restrictions. The public float, also referred to as floating shares or "the float", are shares that publicly owned, unrestricted and available to trade on the open market. Austin Gold currently has a public float of 6,800,000 shares.

How does Austin Gold's short interest compare to its competitors?

0.55% of Austin Gold's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies in the industry of "precious metals" compare to Austin Gold: Gold Resource Co. (2.07%), China Natural Resources, Inc. (8.71%), Golden Minerals (0.28%), Sibanye Gold Limited (2.28%), Agnico Eagle Mines Limited (1.22%), Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. (1.19%), Franco-Nevada Corporation (1.62%), Gold Fields Limited (0.75%), Kinross Gold Corporation (1.52%), AngloGold Ashanti PLC (2.11%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($70.87 billion), Invesco QQQ ($30.12 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.85 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($10.34 billion), Strategy Inc ($8.98 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($7.61 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($6.81 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($6.14 billion), Palo Alto Networks, Inc. ($5.97 billion), and Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($5.28 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short Austin Gold stock?

Short selling AUST is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Austin Gold as its price is falling. AUST shares are trading up $0.02 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against Austin Gold?

A short squeeze for Austin Gold occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of AUST, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is Austin Gold's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including AUST, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is July, 31 2025.




This page (NYSE:AUST) was last updated on 8/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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