How to buy iShares Russell 2000 ETF

How to buy iShares Russell 2000 ETF

A Step-by-Step-Guide on how to buy iShares Russell 2000 (IWM) ETF

Buy the ETF from iShares Russell 2000 in three easy steps!

Step 1

Create a eToro account

Use the following link and signup at eToro.

Supply an email address, pick out a username, and select a strong, secure password.

The infrastructure and website of eToro is secure and fast, so you're personal data is kept safe.

67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

eToro USA LLC does not offer CFDs, only real Cryptocurrencies are available for US users. 

Step 2

Verification of your account


In order to buy iShares Russell 2000, you’ll need to provide your date of birth, country, phone number and name alongside with extra support documents which verify your personal identity.

Those supporting documents are a valid photo ID, like National identity card (front + back), Passport or Drivers license and sometimes also Proof of Residence Document like Payroll statement -or- Official salary document from employer, Insurance statement, Residence certificate or Tax document.


The reason for this strict verification is to avert identity theft or fraud.

Step 3

Begin purchasing iShares Russell 2000 by depositing EUR or USD


Funding your account with fiat currencies, like EUR or USD for exchanging can be done different ways, which includes domestic wire transfers, SWIFT and SEPA and debitcard.

The option you choose will be based on your location and preference.

Immediately after your fiat currency arrives in your account, you will be able to buy ETF from iShares Russell 2000 (IWM).

With your account you will as well have access to charting tools, advanced order types, leveraged trading and 24-hour global client support.

Kudos! You've successfully bought iShares Russell 2000 (IWM).

That's it!

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eToro is a multi-asset platform which offers both investing in stocks and cryptoassets, as well as trading CFDs.

Please note that CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. 67% of retail investor accounts lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work, and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.

Past performance is not an indication of future results. Trading history presented is less than 5 complete years and may not suffice as basis for investment decision.

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