Encounter Resources Short % of float
What is the Short % of float of Encounter Resources?
The Short % of float of Encounter Resources Limited is N/A
What is the definition of Short % of float?
Short percentage of float is the amount of shares being shorted compared to the float expressed as a percentage.
= short interest / float shares
Short percentage of float, or short interest ratio, is calculated by taking the total amount of shares shorted and dividing it by the total amount of shares available for trade. It is an indirect metric of investor sentiment. When short percentage of float is high, above 40%, it implies company investors hope shares will decline in value. The percentage is used by both fundamental and technical traders to identify trends. The short percentage of float can also be calculated for entire exchanges to determine the sentiment of the market as a whole. If it is high of around five or greater for an exchange, this can be taken as a bearish signal, and vice versa.
What does Encounter Resources do?
Encounter Resources Limited engages in the exploration and development of mineral deposits in Australia. It explores for zinc, copper, gold, and cobalt deposits. The company holds interests in the Lamil and Yeneena projects located in the Paterson Province, Western Australia. It also holds interests in the Aileron project situated in the West Arunta, Western Australia; and the Elliott copper project located in the Northern Territory. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is based in Subiaco, Australia.