Webull reports retail investors now hold semiconductor stocks at 9% of users, up from 3% two years earlier.
CEO Anthony Denier says growth is strongest in AI infrastructure, semiconductor‑adjacent, integrated device manufacturers, memory and storage firms.
Options volume on Webull rose 10%, reflecting increased tactical use of derivatives for hedging, directional bets and volatility exposure.
Webull launched Vega Analyst, an AI‑powered research tool, as part of broader push toward diversified AI‑chip ecosystem investing.