STARTRADER has expanded its trading portfolio with the launch of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, giving eligible clients broader exposure to AI infrastructure, semiconductor companies, optical networking, and nuclear energy markets. The new instruments are available on the STARTRADER trading platform from August 3 and will roll out on the STARTRADER app from August 5.
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STARTRADER announced the addition of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, expanding its range of contracts for difference available to eligible clients. The launch is designed to provide broader access to companies supporting AI infrastructure, including semiconductor manufacturing, cloud computing, networking, power management, and energy technologies.
The new instruments became available on the STARTRADER trading platform on August 3, with support for the STARTRADER mobile app scheduled for August 5.
The expanded CFD lineup includes semiconductor companies such as ON Semiconductor, Wolfspeed, Astera Labs, Rigetti Computing, Sandisk, FormFactor, Navitas Semiconductor, Semtech, Vishay Intertechnology, and AXT.
The portfolio also adds companies supporting AI infrastructure, including Cerebras Systems, CoreWeave, and Vertiv Holdings, representing AI chip architecture, GPU cloud infrastructure, and data centre power management. Optical networking exposure comes through Arista Networks, Ciena, Applied Optoelectronics, and Fabrinet, while Centrus Energy and NuScale Power provide access to the nuclear energy sector. Additional companies include Nokia, EchoStar, USA Rare Earth, Nebius, and Iris Energy.
Alongside individual company CFDs, STARTRADER introduced seven ETF CFDs covering multiple technology themes. These include semiconductor-focused ETFs such as SMH, SOXX, and SOXL, along with funds tracking memory technology (DRAM), photonics (FOTO), technology software (IGV), and Taiwan equities (EWT).
The expanded ETF offering enables traders to gain diversified exposure across key technology sectors linked to AI development and digital infrastructure.
The latest product launch aligns with STARTRADER's strategy of expanding its CFD offering across global markets while responding to increasing investor interest in AI-related industries.
"As client interest in AI infrastructure continues to grow, this launch reflects our commitment to expanding the CFD instruments we make available, giving eligible clients access to trade a broader selection of these markets." said Peter Karsten, CEO, STARTRADER.
The company noted that product availability, services, and client protections may vary depending on the STARTRADER entity and the client's jurisdiction.
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