Appen (APX) is held by 1 ASX ETF. Over the last 3 months it rose 24.9%: on $10,000, +$2486. We explain 4 big moves in that time.
About APX
- SectorInformation Technology
- IndustrySoftware & Services
- Size$310.1m
- Held by1 ETF
- Big moves4 in 3M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- −15.9%peak −21.4%27 Aug 2026· Unknown
Appen likely fell sharply due to a company-specific negative event, with only weak sector-level selling providing partial context and no announcement or news found to explain the move.
- +9.1%peak +11.0%5 Aug 2026· Sector Flow
Appen (APX) rose sharply alongside a broad lift in Australian technology sector stocks, likely driven by positive sentiment flowing through the IT sector on the day.
- +10.3%30 Jul 2026· Operational
Appen reported strong Q2 FY26 results with 26% revenue growth and improved earnings, driven by China AI data growth.
- +17.9%peak +24.9%29 Jul 2026· Earnings Beat
Appen's quarterly activity report released after market hours on 28 July 2026 contained results strong enough to drive a sharp 22% price surge the following trading session.
Held by 1 ETF
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in APX today.
Why did APX fall 15.9% on 27 Aug 2026?
Appen
Appen likely fell sharply due to a company-specific negative event, with only weak sector-level selling providing partial context and no announcement or news found to explain the move.
The -19.31% move at 6.1x normal ATR is far too large to be explained by the IT sector index falling only -2.2%, which itself is only 1x its normal daily range — sector flow is an insufficient explanation. No company announcements were found in the 18-hour window and no news was triggered, leaving the root cause unidentified. The relatively modest volume ratio of 1.52x suggests this is not a short-squeeze or panic event, but the absence of any corroborating evidence means confidence must remain very low.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
Sector / macro signals
What it did to the 1 ETF holding APX
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today