West African (WAF) is held by 23 ASX ETFs. Over all time it rose 120.8%: on $10,000, +$12075. We explain 9 big moves in that time.
About WAF
- SectorMaterials
- IndustryMaterials
- Size$4.0b
- Held by23 ETFs
- Big moves9 in all time
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +7.8%30 May 2026· Sector Flow
West African Resources shares rose amid a broad rally in ASX gold stocks.
- +9.8%25 Mar 2026· Unknown
Stock rose on March 24 likely ahead of a period of operational uncertainty surrounding the Kiaka project transition, though no direct news on the up-move date is available.
- −9.5%26 Nov 2025· Regulatory
West African Resources' shares fell as its dispute with Burkina Faso's rulers over its gold mine stake remained unresolved despite a flagged return to the ASX.
- −8.4%6 Jun 2025· Unknown
No specific news was found, but a 2.7x normal range move suggests a company-specific operational or financial update; likely an operational disappointment or capital raise.
- −10.9%23 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
ASX 200 gold stocks were broadly sold off, dragging West African Resources lower.
- −8.0%7 Apr 2025· Macro
The stock fell sharply on 2025-04-07, likely due to a broad market sell-off related to the escalating global trade war, rather than any company-specific news.
- −19.5%7 Oct 2024· Unknown
No specific catalyst identified in the provided news article; likely related to operational or project-specific concerns not covered in available news.
- −10.8%8 Aug 2024· Unknown
No specific news found; likely unrelated to earnings or company-specific announcements; possible sector or commodity-related selling.
- −13.5%4 Jul 2024· Unknown
Insufficient evidence links the price drop to a specific cause; negligible news coverage around the event date.
Held by 23 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WAF today.
- MVSVanEck Small Companies Masters ETF$1491.49%
- SSOSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES ETF$1351.35%
- ISOiShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF$1341.34%
- AUMFiShares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF$700.70%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$700.70%
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$690.69%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$500.50%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$440.44%
- AQTYVANECK MSCI AUSTRALIAN QUALITY PLUS ETF$440.44%
- EX20BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF$360.36%
Why did WAF fall 13.5% on 4 Jul 2024?
West African
Insufficient evidence links the price drop to a specific cause; negligible news coverage around the event date.
Only a general market wrap article was published after the event, with no mention of West African Resources or any company-specific development. The price move's magnitude and volume suggest a material event, but without corroborating news, a definitive driver cannot be identified.
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
News coverage
What it did to the 23 ETFs holding WAF
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- MVS1.49% of the fund−$20
- SSO1.35% of the fund−$18
- ISO1.34% of the fund−$18
- AUMF0.70% of the fund−$9
- VSO0.70% of the fund−$9
- GRPA0.69% of the fund−$9
- OZR0.50% of the fund−$7
- QRE0.44% of the fund−$6
- AQTY0.44% of the fund−$6
- EX200.36% of the fund−$5
The 10 that hold it most. All 23 are listed on the page under Held by.