STARTRADER expands AI offering with 31 New US Share & ETF CFDs in Semiconductors, Optical Networking & Nuclear

STARTRADER, a global multi-asset broker, announced today that it will expand its CFD lineup with 31 new US share and ETF CFDs. The instruments will be available on the broker's trading platform from August 3 and on the STARTRADER app from August 5, spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical networking, and nuclear energy.

The new contracts reference companies and funds across hardware, power, and connectivity infrastructure in the technology sector. The semiconductor cohort includes ON Semiconductor, Wolfspeed, Astera Labs, Rigetti Computing, Sandisk, FormFactor, Navitas Semiconductor, Semtech, Vishay Intertechnology, and AXT. AI-focused names such as Cerebras Systems, CoreWeave, and Vertiv Holdings also feature, covering AI chip architecture, GPU cloud infrastructure, and data center power management.

On the optical networking side, the rollout includes Arista Networks, Ciena, Applied Optoelectronics, and Fabrinet, while Centrus Energy and NuScale Power add nuclear energy exposure. The remaining single-name additions are Nokia, EchoStar, USA Rare Earth, Nebius, and Iris Energy.

The launch also adds seven ETF CFDs: SMH, SOXX, and SOXL for semiconductors, DRAM for memory, FOTO for photonics, IGV for technology software, and EWT for Taiwan equities.

Peter Karsten, CEO of STARTRADER, said the expansion reflects the company's commitment to broadening its CFD offering as client interest in AI infrastructure continues to grow. STARTRADER noted that product availability, services, and applicable protections may vary depending on the entity with which clients are onboarded and their jurisdiction of residence. The broker also reiterated that trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors.