ME News reports that on August 7 (UTC+8), renowned investment management firm Roundhill announced that the Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (LYTE) has begun trading. As AI data centers replace copper connections with faster, more efficient optical connections, optical interconnects have become a critical bottleneck in AI infrastructure development. The AI optical module market is projected to grow 57% this year, increasing from $16.5 billion to $26 billion. LYTE primarily invests in leading global companies in the photonics and optics sectors, providing investors with concentrated exposure to this industry. According to BIT (bit.com) market data, LYTE has risen over 3%, currently trading at $25.73. Major holdings include Lumentum Holdings Inc. (LITE) — 15.42%, Coherent Corp. (COHR) — 15.23%. Chinese A-share companies New Optical, InnoLight Technology, and TFU Communications account for 14.59%, 14.22%, and 7.9% respectively. Roundhill specializes in launching innovative, thematic ETFs, with notable products including MAGS, which tracks the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks, and DRAM, which tracks global memory chip-related companies. (Source: BlockBeats)
Roundhill Photonics & Optics ETF (LYTE) begins trading at $25.73
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ETF news broke on August 7, 2026, as Roundhill’s LYTE ETF began trading at $25.73, up over 3%. The fund focuses on photonics and optics, with top holdings including Lumentum (15.42%), Coherent (15.23%), NewLink (14.59%), ZTE (14.22%), and Tianfu Communication (7.9%). The AI-driven optical module market is projected to reach $26 billion this year, a 57% increase. ETF news underscores rising interest in niche technology sectors, though Bitcoin ETF news remains a distinct market focus.
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