Westgold Res. (WGX) is held by 24 ASX ETFs. Over all time it rose 110.7%: on $10,000, +$11070. We explain 8 big moves in that time.
About WGX
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- Size$4.9b
- Held by24 ETFs
- Big moves8 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
- −5.8%10 Sep 2026· Guidance Down
Westgold shares fell sharply after the company's FY27 guidance webinar revealed cost pressures, disappointing investors despite a long-term production growth plan to 500,000 ounces by FY29.
- +10.2%8 Apr 2026· Commodity
Likely driven by a broad rise in gold prices, as Westgold Resources is a major ASX gold producer.
- −12.8%19 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Westgold Resources shares fell sharply on March 18, 2026, amid a broad sell-off in ASX 200 gold stocks, following a period of record results and expansion plans that had attracted profit-taking.
- +9.6%21 Jan 2026· Commodity
Westgold Resources shares surged on January 20, 2026, likely due to ongoing strength in the gold price, as the gold sector rallied toward record highs and the stock was highlighted in a broker scan.
- +10.7%1 Oct 2025· Operational
Westgold Resources provided a 3-year outlook, likely boosting investor confidence and driving the share price up.
- −12.4%3 Feb 2025· Sector Flow
Westgold Resources fell sharply in a broad ASX market selloff, likely amplified by gold price weakness.
- −13.7%9 Jan 2025· Commodity
A sudden decline in the gold price on January 8, 2025, triggered a sharp drop in Westgold Resources' stock.
- +10.4%17 Oct 2024· Commodity
No specific news found; likely external commodity or sector movement affecting gold miners.
Held by 24 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WGX today.
- MVEVanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF$1591.59%
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$1211.21%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$1061.06%
- MTUMBetaShares Australian Momentum ETF$940.94%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$650.65%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$650.65%
- EX20BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF$530.53%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$510.51%
- IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF$450.45%
- GEARBetaShares Geared Australian Equities Complex ETF$420.42%
Why did WGX fall 13.7% on 9 Jan 2025?
Westgold Res.
A sudden decline in the gold price on January 8, 2025, triggered a sharp drop in Westgold Resources' stock.
The price move is a sharp single-day drop with high volume and volatility, typical of a commodity-driven selloff for a gold producer. The only available news article is a sector outlook that does not directly address Westgold or the price move. Given the company's sensitivity to gold prices and the absence of any company-specific news, a commodity price decline is the most plausible driver, though direct confirmation is lacking.
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
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What it did to the 24 ETFs holding WGX
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- MVE1.59% of the fund−$22
- MVR1.21% of the fund−$17
- VSO1.06% of the fund−$14
- MTUM0.94% of the fund−$13
- QRE0.65% of the fund−$9
- OZR0.65% of the fund−$9
- EX200.53% of the fund−$7
- VETH0.51% of the fund−$7
- IESG0.45% of the fund−$6
- GEAR0.42% of the fund−$6
The 10 that hold it most. All 24 are listed on the page under Held by.