Announcement
STARTRADER, a global multi‑asset broker, issued a press release on 31 July 2026 stating that it will add thirty‑one new U.S. Share CFDs and ETF CFDs to its product suite. The new instruments target the technology sector, specifically semiconductors, artificial‑intelligence (AI) infrastructure, optical networking and nuclear energy.
Instrument Details
The share‑based CFDs reference a roster of twenty‑four listed technology companies: ON Semiconductor, Wolfspeed, Astera Labs, Rigetti Computing, Sandisk, FormFactor, Navitas Semiconductor, Semtech, Vishay Intertechnology, AXT, Cerebras Systems, CoreWeave, Vertiv Holdings, Arista Networks, Ciena, Applied Optoelectronics, Fabrinet, Centrus Energy, NuScale Power, Nokia, EchoStar, USA Rare Earth, Nebius and Iris Energy. In addition, seven ETF CFDs will be offered: SMH, SOXX and SOXL covering semiconductor equities, DRAM for memory exposure, FOTO for photonics, IGV for technology software, and EWT for Taiwanese equity exposure.
Availability
The new CFDs will be accessible on the STARTRADER trading platform starting 3 August 2026 and on the STARTRADER mobile application from 5 August 2026. Product availability, related services and applicable client protections may differ depending on the specific STARTRADER legal entity through which a client is onboarded and the client’s jurisdiction of residence.
Executive Comment
Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer of STARTRADER, commented: “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.”
Regulatory and Risk Disclosure
STARTRADER operates under licences from regulators including the CMA, ASIC, FSCA, FSA and FSC. The release includes a standard risk warning that trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors.
About STARTRADER
STARTRADER provides retail and institutional partners access to global markets via platforms such as MetaTrader, the STARTRADER app and STAR Copy, emphasizing a client‑first approach, transparency and long‑term growth.