STARTRADER Announces 45 New 24/7 Stock and ETF CFDs
STARTRADER, a global multi‑asset broker, disclosed that from 13 August 2026 it will make 45 new Contracts for Difference (CFDs) on stocks and exchange‑traded funds (ETFs) available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (00:00–24:00 GMT+3 platform time). The launch expands the broker’s out‑of‑hours product suite, which previously grew around narrower themes, to a broader offering across seven distinct market themes: Chinese Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI infrastructure, technology, crypto and digital assets, energy, other equities, and ETFs.
New Chinese AI Listings
Two of the newly added instruments are Zhipu and MiniMax, both listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in January 2026. Zhipu focuses on developing large‑language models for enterprise and developer markets, while MiniMax pursues artificial general intelligence (AGI) research and counts investors such as Alibaba, Tencent and Hillhouse Capital among its backers.
Executive Commentary
Peter Karsten, Chief Executive Officer of STARTRADER, stated that the launch reflects a “deliberate choice to keep pace with how global market interest actually moves, across regions, sectors, and timeframes simultaneously.” He emphasized that the expanded 24/7 access is intended to give eligible clients a broader range of instruments, while also warning that out‑of‑hours trading may involve wider spreads, reduced liquidity and price gaps, especially when the underlying markets are closed.
Broker Profile and Regulatory Framework
STARTRADER operates through entities licensed and regulated by the CMA (UAE), ASIC (Australia), FSCA (South Africa), FSA (UK) and FSC (South Africa). The firm offers its services via multiple platforms, including MetaTrader, the STARTRADER app and STAR Copy, serving both retail clients and institutional partners with a client‑first approach and a commitment to transparency and long‑term growth.
Risk Disclosure
The release includes a standard risk warning that trading CFDs involves a significant risk of loss and may not be suitable for all investors, urging participants to fully understand the associated risks before trading.
Source Information
The announcement was issued from Dubai, UAE on Thursday, 13 August 2026 through a PRNewswire distribution, with the disclaimer that PTI assumes no editorial responsibility for the content.