Northern Star (NST) is held by 32 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it fell 1.6%: on $10,000, −$160. We explain 17 big moves in that time.
About NST
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- Size$33.8b
- Held by32 ETFs
- Big moves17 in 1Y
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +7.1%28 Sep 2026· Takeover / M&A
Northern Star Resources surged after Gold Fields disclosed an indicative non-binding takeover proposal for the company, prompting a market-sensitive response to media speculation.
- +11.7%3 Jul 2026· Management
Northern Star Resources shares rose sharply following the appointment of Glencore executive Suresh Vadnagra as CEO, a price-sensitive announcement made the prior day.
- −5.8%30 Jun 2026· Commodity
Gold prices hit an 8-month low on the event date, dragging down ASX gold miners including Northern Star Resources.
- +13.6%3 Jun 2026· Stake Change
Activist investor Elliott Management published a presentation on value creation at Northern Star Resources, prompting a surge in the stock.
- −7.5%28 May 2026· Sector Flow
Gold mining stocks plunged broadly due to US-Iran escalation, with Northern Star falling over 7% alongside peers Evolution Mining and Newmont.
- +7.1%8 Apr 2026· Sector Flow
Broad ASX 200 rally driven by gold price strength lifted Northern Star shares.
- +8.5%1 Apr 2026· Capital Raise
Northern Star's share price surged after announcing a A$500 million on-market share buyback, alongside a rebound in gold prices and sector-wide strength in precious metals.
- +7.0%25 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Northern Star shares rose 7% on a broad rebound in ASX gold stocks after last week's crash, likely driven by a bounce in the gold price.
- −7.0%23 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Northern Star shares fell sharply amid a sector-wide selloff in ASX gold stocks following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates.
- −9.5%19 Mar 2026· Guidance Down
Northern Star Resources' shares fell sharply after repeated guidance cuts and a lowered production outlook shook investor confidence.
- −18.8%13 Mar 2026· Guidance Down
Northern Star Resources issued a second FY26 production guidance downgrade, triggering a sharp sell-off.
- −6.2%9 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Northern Star shares fell sharply on March 6, 2026, amid a broader selloff in ASX gold stocks, likely driven by a shift in investor sentiment away from gold despite its safe-haven status.
- −8.1%6 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
ASX gold stocks, including Northern Star, fell sharply as gold prices pulled back despite geopolitical tensions, with broad sector selling pressure.
- −8.1%2 Feb 2026· Sector Flow
Northern Star shares fell 8% on February 2, 2026, amid panic selling in gold and silver stocks after a sharp drop in the gold price.
- −8.4%22 Jan 2026· Guidance Down
Northern Star Resources cut its FY26 cost and production guidance after reporting softer quarterly gold sales.
- −8.6%2 Jan 2026· Guidance Down
Northern Star Resources cut its FY26 production guidance after a soft December quarter, triggering a sharp selloff.
- −8.8%22 Oct 2025· Commodity
Gold prices tumbled, dragging down ASX gold shares including Northern Star.
Held by 32 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in NST today.
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$6536.53%
- GRNVVanEck MSCI Australian Sustainable Equity ETF$4314.31%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$4224.22%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$4104.10%
- MTUMBetaShares Australian Momentum ETF$3443.44%
- EX20BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF$3353.35%
- IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF$2802.80%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$2732.73%
- GEARBetaShares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF$2702.70%
- GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF$2352.35%
Why did NST fall 7.0% on 23 Mar 2026?
Northern Star
Northern Star shares fell sharply amid a sector-wide selloff in ASX gold stocks following the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates.
The price move on 2026-03-20 aligns with the article 'ASX Gold Stocks Plunge 9% After Fed Hold' and 'Why EOS, Latitude, Northern Star, and Rio Tinto shares are falling today', pointing to a macro-driven sector selloff. While Northern Star had company-specific issues (Kalgoorlie failures, guidance cuts), those were highlighted on later dates (March 23), making the sector event the more immediate trigger. The magnitude of the drop suggests the Fed's decision was the primary catalyst for the -6.97% move.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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What it did to the 32 ETFs holding NST
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- MVR6.53% of the fund−$46
- GRNV4.31% of the fund−$30
- OZR4.22% of the fund−$29
- QRE4.10% of the fund−$29
- MTUM3.44% of the fund−$24
- EX203.35% of the fund−$23
- IESG2.80% of the fund−$20
- VETH2.73% of the fund−$19
- GEAR2.70% of the fund−$19
- GDX2.35% of the fund−$16
The 10 that hold it most. All 32 are listed on the page under Held by.