Whitehaven (WHC) is held by 23 ASX ETFs. Over all time it fell 14.8%: on $10,000, −$1480. We explain 25 big moves in that time.
About WHC
- SectorEnergy
- IndustryEnergy
- Size$6.3b
- Held by23 ETFs
- Big moves25 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
- +7.5%7 Sep 2026· No Catalyst Found
Whitehaven Coal jumped as the broader ASX energy sector led the market higher, with sector rotation into energy stocks lifting WHC significantly above its peers.
- +8.7%25 May 2026· Commodity
Whitehaven Coal shares surged after a China coal mining accident sparked supply concerns, lifting coal prices.
- −5.3%8 Apr 2026· Sector Flow
Whitehaven Coal shares dropped 5.3% on April 8, 2026, amid a broad energy sector selloff triggered by an Iran ceasefire that pressured coal prices.
- −6.0%31 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Whitehaven Coal fell 6% as part of a broad sector rotation out of energy into gold and tech stocks, despite energy shares generally rising on global tensions.
- +6.6%30 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Coal sector rally on Friday lifted Whitehaven shares on high volume.
- −5.3%16 Mar 2026· Macro
Broader market stagflation fears triggered sector-wide selling, impacting Whitehaven Coal despite positive prior news.
- +6.7%12 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Whitehaven Coal shares surged 6.66% on 2026-03-11, driven by a broad energy sector rally as oil prices topped US$100 and coal stocks outperformed the falling ASX 200, along with a credit rating boost that improved refinancing prospects.
- −6.7%30 Jan 2026· Analyst
Whitehaven Coal shares fell after an expert advised selling the stock following strong Q2 production results.
- +5.1%12 Jan 2026· Sector Flow
Coal sector rally lifted Whitehaven Coal's share price alongside other coal stocks.
- +6.3%5 Dec 2025· Analyst
The stock move appears driven by positive analyst commentary identifying a 'rare opportunity' in the company as a long-term compounder.
- +5.2%17 Sep 2025· Unknown
No news articles were available to explain the 5.21% price increase.
- +6.5%23 Jul 2025· Unknown
No specific company news found; the stock likely rose as part of a broad market rally driven by global trade optimism.
- +8.2%3 Jul 2025· Commodity
No news or clear driver found; likely due to a commodity price move or sector flow.
- −7.4%16 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
Whitehaven Coal shares fell sharply amid broader ASX mining sector selling driven by tariff trade war concerns.
- +8.7%8 Apr 2025· Unknown
No direct news link; abnormal move likely driven by broader coal sector/market factors.
- −5.8%7 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
Likely sector-wide coal stock selloff following broad market decline, with no company-specific news.
- −7.6%3 Apr 2025· Sector Flow
The large downward move on 2025-04-02 is likely due to a broad market sell-off in resource stocks, as indicated by the article's mention of meltdowns in BHP, RIO, and other miners.
- −5.8%13 Mar 2025· Unknown
No clear direct news for WHC.AX; likely sector weakness due to unrelated M&A news in the coal sector or broader commodity moves.
- +8.9%20 Feb 2025· Unknown
No clear cause identified; the only news article is about short sellers increasing bets, which does not explain a price increase.
- +6.6%14 Jan 2025· Unknown
The stock rose despite a coal price slump, likely due to sector flows or a stock-specific move not captured in the provided news.
- +6.1%24 Sep 2024· Commodity
No direct news articles were found, but the stock's move likely aligns with a rally in coal prices or sector momentum.
- −5.6%6 Sep 2024· Unknown
No specific news was found; the decline is likely driven by broad sector weakness or unobserved market factors.
- −6.0%4 Sep 2024· Unknown
No clear cause identified; likely market-wide or sector-driven decline given the absence of company-specific news.
- −7.2%23 Aug 2024· Analyst
Whitehaven Coal shares fell sharply after Barrenjoey downgraded the stock.
- +6.3%22 Aug 2024· Contract
Whitehaven Coal shares rose 6.25% following news of Japan's urgent $1.6 billion coal deal, driven by Queensland royalty concerns.
Held by 23 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in WHC today.
- MVEVanEck S&P/ASX MidCap ETF$1921.92%
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$1731.73%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$1171.17%
- MVWVanEck Australian Equal Weight ETF$1131.13%
- GMVWVanEck Geared Australian Equal Weight Complex ETF$1131.13%
- GRPAGlobal X S&P Australia GARP ETF$950.95%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$780.78%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$740.74%
- EX20BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF$610.61%
- QOZBetaShares FTSE RAFI Australia 200 ETF$560.56%
Why did WHC fall 7.6% on 3 Apr 2025?
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The large downward move on 2025-04-02 is likely due to a broad market sell-off in resource stocks, as indicated by the article's mention of meltdowns in BHP, RIO, and other miners.
The article from April 4, 2025, explicitly describes continued meltdowns in a range of ASX resource stocks, including BHP, RIO, and other miners, suggesting a sector-wide negative sentiment. As Whitehaven Coal is a coal miner, it would likely be affected by this broader selling pressure rather than a company-specific event. However, the article is published two days after the price move and lacks specific mention of WHC, so the evidence is circumstantial and not definitive.
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Evidence
News coverage
What it did to the 23 ETFs holding WHC
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- MVE1.92% of the fund−$15
- MVR1.73% of the fund−$13
- VSO1.17% of the fund−$9
- MVW1.13% of the fund−$9
- GMVW1.13% of the fund−$9
- GRPA0.95% of the fund−$7
- OZR0.78% of the fund−$6
- QRE0.74% of the fund−$6
- EX200.61% of the fund−$5
- QOZ0.56% of the fund−$4
The 10 that hold it most. All 23 are listed on the page under Held by.