Westgold Res. (WGX) is held by 24 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it fell 6.9%: on $10,000, −$691. We explain 4 big moves in that time.
About WGX
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- Size$4.9b
- Held by24 ETFs
- Big moves4 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
- −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.
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 rise 9.6% on 21 Jan 2026?
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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.
The news articles around the date emphasize a strong gold market ('golden run', 'gold price rips toward US$5,000') and the inclusion of Westgold in a ChartWatch scan on the same day, indicating heightened sector interest. No company-specific announcements (earnings, M&A, etc.) are mentioned, and other gold miners also appear to be moving, supporting a sector/commodity-driven rally. The price move is significant (9.61%) and aligns with the gold sector's upward momentum, but the absence of a direct company-specific catalyst lowers confidence below high.
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 24 ETFs holding WGX
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- MVE1.59% of the fund+$15
- MVR1.21% of the fund+$12
- VSO1.06% of the fund+$10
- MTUM0.94% of the fund+$9
- QRE0.65% of the fund+$6
- OZR0.65% of the fund+$6
- EX200.53% of the fund+$5
- VETH0.51% of the fund+$5
- IESG0.45% of the fund+$4
- GEAR0.42% of the fund+$4
The 10 that hold it most. All 24 are listed on the page under Held by.