STARTRADER Adds 31 New US Share and ETF CFDs Across Semiconductors, AI Infrastructure, Optical Networking, and Nuclear Sectors
Key Takeaways
- •STARTRADER launched 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs across semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear energy sectors.
- •The new instruments became available on the trading platform on August 3 and will be accessible via the STARTRADER mobile app starting August 5.
- •Seven ETF CFDs are included in the launch, covering semiconductors, memory, photonics, technology software, and Taiwan equity markets.
- •CEO Peter Karsten identified growing client interest in AI infrastructure as a primary motivation for the product expansion.
- •The launch reflects a broader industry trend of brokerages and CFD providers extending technology and energy product ranges to meet demand for AI-related exposure.
STARTRADER has announced the launch of 31 new US Share CFDs and ETF CFDs, expanding its offerings across the semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear energy sectors. The new instruments became available on the STARTRADER trading platform on August 3 and will be accessible via the STARTRADER mobile app starting August 5.
The newly listed instruments reference companies and funds spanning hardware, power, and connectivity infrastructure within the technology sector. The selection reflects the layers of infrastructure underpinning the buildout of generative AI and large-scale cloud computing, where demand for specialised silicon, high-bandwidth networking, and reliable electricity has intensified.
The semiconductor cohort includes ON Semiconductor, Wolfspeed, Astera Labs, Rigetti Computing, Sandisk, FormFactor, Navitas Semiconductor, Semtech, Vishay Intertechnology, and AXT. Cerebras Systems, CoreWeave, and Vertiv Holdings cover AI chip architecture, GPU cloud infrastructure, and data centre power management. Arista Networks, Ciena, Applied Optoelectronics, and Fabrinet represent optical networking, while Centrus Energy and NuScale Power provide nuclear energy exposure. Nokia, EchoStar, USA Rare Earth, Nebius, and Iris Energy round out the expanded range.
Seven ETF CFDs are included in the launch, covering semiconductors (SMH, SOXX, SOXL), memory (DRAM), photonics (FOTO), technology software (IGV), and Taiwan equity (EWT).
Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, said: "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."
Brokerages and CFD providers have been steadily widening their technology and energy product ranges as retail and professional traders seek exposure to companies tied to AI compute, data centre construction, and the power generation needed to sustain them.
The expansion forms part of STARTRADER's ongoing strategy to broaden its CFD range across multiple sectors, providing eligible clients with access to a wider selection of global markets.
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