CFD broker STARTRADER has added 39 US-listed stocks and ETFsto its platform, covering several investment themes accessible to retailtraders. The expansion covers sectors such as artificial intelligence,semiconductors, energy, digital assets, and space, reflecting areas thatcontinue to attract strong institutional capital flows.Focus on AI and Supporting InfrastructureThe newly added instruments include companies linked toartificial intelligence development and deployment. These cover areas such aschip architecture, software infrastructure, and data center ecosystems, whichsupport growing demand for large-scale computing.According to Monday's update, the addition also includes semiconductor and opticaltechnology firms that play a role in chip production and data transmission.These companies form part of the broader supply chain required to sustain AIsystems and high-performance computing.Related: STARTRADER Opens 24/5 Trading on US Stocks as CFD Brokers Race to Keep Markets OpenAt the same time, the broker added assets tied to energyproduction and grid infrastructure. The inclusion reflects rising electricitydemand linked to data centers and AI-related workloads. The selection alsoincludes exposure to uranium and other energy sources associated with long-termpower generation.Expansion Into Space and Digital AssetsBeyond technology and energy, the rollout includes companiesoperating in the space sector. These firms focus on satellite communicationsand low-Earth orbit infrastructure, areas that have seen increased investmentin recent years.STARTRADER also expanded its offering in digital assetsthrough companies involved in crypto infrastructure and blockchain operations.These additions highlight the continued development of regulated digital assetmarkets and their growing connection to traditional finance.In addition, the broker introduced several exchange-tradedfunds tracking regional markets, including Japan, South Korea, Brazil, India,and China. The list also includes a leveraged technology ETF and a US Treasurybond ETF, offering broader market exposure and diversification.Trading Volumes Jump in Q1Early this year STARTRADER introduced 24/5 trading on 20 of the most actively traded US stocks, allowing clients to trade beyondstandard exchange hours. The instruments appear under a “.24H” label within adedicated group on its platform. The move places the broker alongside others such asPepperstone, IG, BlackBull Markets, and Deriv, which have also expanded intoround-the-clock weekday trading in recent years. Similar access already exists on platforms includingRobinhood, Webull, and Charles Schwab, reflecting a broader industry shift.This expansion has boosted STARTRADER’s trading activity,with the broker reporting $3.145 trillion in volume for the first quarter of2026. The figure marks a 340% increase compared to the same period last yearand a 56.7% rise from the previous quarter. On a monthly basis, the broker processed roughly $1 trillionin trading volume during the three-month period, although it did not disclose abreakdown by asset class, region, or platform. This article was written by Jared Kirui at www.financemagnates.com.