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Business product expansion

STARTRADER adds 30 US stock and ETF CFDs

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jul 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 25, 2026

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The expansion broadens STARTRADER's product offering, potentially attracting more clients and increasing trading volumes, which could positively impact its revenue. For the underlying companies, the addition of their CFDs may increase retail investor interest and trading activity, though the direct market impact is likely modest.

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On 24 August 2026, STARTRADER, a global multi-asset broker, expanded its product range by adding 30 new U.S. stock and ETF CFDs to its MetaTrader 4 platform. The new instruments cover eight thematic areas: quantum computing (IONQ, QBTS, QUBT, ARQQ, QMCO), software infrastructure (ZS, S, RBRK, GTLB), space and defence (LUNR, PL, RCAT, BKSY), nuclear and energy (XE, NNE), AI and semiconductors (SERV, POET), asset management (VCX), cloud and DevOps (DOCN, FROG), and fintech, communications, and advanced technology (FUTU, ONDS, OUST, VSAT, LASR, AEHR, UCTT, GSAT). Thematic ETFs DXYZ and United States — NASA complete the release. The CFDs are available with 1:5 leverage, trade sizes from 0.1 to 1,000 lots, and trading hours from Monday to Friday, 16:30-23:00 GMT+3. This launch caps STARTRADER's most active year of product development, during which it announced over 330 instruments, extended trading hours, and launched XAUUSD247, a 24/7 gold CFD. CEO Peter Karsten emphasized the company's commitment to providing clients with access to emerging markets. The instruments are not available in all jurisdictions.

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STARTRADER is the broker launching the new CFDs, enhancing its product range and competitive position.
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CEO Peter Karsten is quoted supporting the expansion, reflecting leadership's strategic direction.
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IonQ is one of the quantum computing companies whose CFD is added, potentially increasing retail investor access.
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D-Wave Systems is included in the quantum computing CFD additions, potentially boosting its visibility among traders.
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Quantum Computing Inc. is part of the quantum computing CFD additions, potentially increasing trading interest.
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Quantum Corporation is included in the quantum computing CFD additions, potentially enhancing its market exposure.
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Zscaler is included in the software infrastructure CFD additions, potentially increasing investor interest.
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SentinelOne is part of the software infrastructure CFD additions, potentially boosting its trading volume.
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Rubrik is included in the software infrastructure CFD additions, potentially increasing its visibility.
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GitLab is part of the software infrastructure CFD additions, potentially attracting more traders.
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Intuitive Machines is included in the space and defence CFD additions, potentially increasing investor interest.
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Planet Labs is part of the space and defence CFD additions, potentially boosting its trading activity.
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Red Cat Holdings is included in the space and defence CFD additions, potentially increasing its market exposure.
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BlackSky Technology is part of the space and defence CFD additions, potentially attracting traders.
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OVO Energy is included in the nuclear and energy CFD additions, potentially increasing investor interest.
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