Wolfspeed, Inc., a prominent semiconductor company, has recently been included in STARTRADER’s expanded list of US share Contracts for Difference (CFDs). This inclusion is part of a broader initiative by the broker to enhance access to technology-sector instruments for its clients. The company, known for its focus on silicon carbide materials and devices for power applications, operates across various regions including Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore, China, the rest of the Asia Pacific, Japan, the United States, and internationally.
Wolfspeed offers a range of products, including silicon carbide and gallium nitride (GaN) materials such as silicon carbide bare wafers, epitaxial wafers, and GaN epitaxial layers on silicon carbide wafers. These materials are utilized in manufacturing products for RF, power, and other applications. Additionally, the company provides power devices like silicon carbide Schottky diodes, metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs), and power modules. These products are essential for various applications in the automotive domain, including electric vehicles and fast charging, as well as in industrial and energy sectors such as AI data centers, grid modernization, and renewable energy and storage.
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, Wolfspeed was formerly known as Cree, Inc. before changing its name in October 2021. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and operates within the Information Technology sector. As of July 30, 2026, Wolfspeed’s close price was $23.62, with a 52-week high of $80.82 and a low of $1.16. The company’s market capitalization stands at approximately $1.24 billion, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 0.851.
The inclusion of Wolfspeed in STARTRADER’s CFD offerings reflects the growing interest in AI and semiconductor markets. The new contracts, which will be available on the platform and mobile app in early August, allow traders to gain exposure to Wolfspeed’s operations alongside peers such as ON Semiconductor, Astera Labs, and Sandisk. This move is indicative of STARTRADER’s focus on broadening its CFD offerings across related hardware, power, and connectivity subsectors, aiming to diversify trading options within the technology domain.
