Most shorted UK materials stocks
Mining, metals, chemicals, packaging and building materials. 16 classified United Kingdom companies, ranked by disclosed short positions as of 25 Aug 2026. Sector average 4.09%.
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| # | Company | Short % | 20d (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBSTOCK PLC | 17.81% | −1.02 |
| 2 | Breedon Group Plc | 10.75% | +0.98 |
| 3 | MONDI PLC | 7.56% | – |
| 4 | FORTERRA PLC | 5.93% | +1.63 |
| 5 | MARSHALLS PLC | 4.97% | – |
| 6 | Central Asia Metals Plc | 4.27% | – |
| 7 | COATS GROUP PLC | 3.59% | – |
| 8 | VICTREX PLC | 2.41% | – |
| 9 | ANGLO AMERICAN PLC | 1.83% | – |
| 10 | GOLDEN METAL RESOURCES PLC | 1.29% | – |
| 11 | PANTHEON RESOURCES PLC | 1.18% | – |
| 12 | HOCHSCHILD MINING PLC | 1.07% | – |
| 13 | GREATLAND RESOURCES LIMITED | 0.98% | – |
| 14 | Endeavour Mining PLC | 0.77% | – |
| 15 | BLACKROCK WORLD MINING TRUST PLC | 0.76% | – |
| 16 | NeoTerra Group PLC | 0.31% | – |
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Sector buckets are our own coarse editorial classification, not the licensed GICS or ICB schemes; only classified companies appear here. "20d" is the percentage-point change over 20 trading days. Figures are official FCA disclosures, see the methodology.