Romania · IWM
If you live in Romania and want exposure to iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), you no longer need a US brokerage account. Through tokenized stocks on GM Markets, investors in Romania can buy IWM backed 1:1 by real shares, funded with stablecoins, from just $1. As of the latest update, IWM trades around $292.39 (about RON 1,341 at recent exchange rates). This guide covers how it works, what it costs, the risks to weigh, and what Romania investors specifically should know.
About the fund
IWM is an exchange-traded fund that holds the stocks in the Russell 2000 index, giving single-trade exposure to roughly 2,000 US small-cap companies weighted by market value. It is designed to track the index's performance before fees rather than to beat it.
The bull case
Investors use IWM for broad, one-trade exposure to US small-cap stocks, a segment often used to express views on domestic economic growth.
Key risks
Small-cap stocks tend to be more volatile and less liquid than large caps, so IWM can fall sharply in downturns, is more sensitive to the domestic economic cycle and credit conditions, and carries the full market risk of the small-cap segment.
For Romania investors
Romanian investors have usually accessed US shares through the Bucharest Stock Exchange ecosystem, European neobrokers, or foreign brokers that introduce leu-to-dollar FX spreads, custody minimums, and onboarding paperwork. Tokenized stocks offer direct 1:1 exposure to the underlying US share, held in self-custody, from about $1.
Compare your options
How tokenized assets compare with the traditional routes a non-US investor would otherwise use.
| Route to IWM | Minimum | You fund with | Who holds it | From Romania |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tokenized on GM Markets | From $1 | Stablecoins (USDC) | Your own wallet | Open to Romania |
| Local stockbroker | Often a whole share | RON | Broker holds | Limited US coverage |
| International broker | Often hundreds of USD | RON converted to USD | Broker holds | Varies, may gate residents |
| ADR or local listing | Whole-share price | RON | Broker holds | Only some US stocks |
Step by step
Create a wallet
GM Markets is non-custodial, so you connect a self-custody wallet and keep your own keys. There is no lengthy brokerage onboarding.
Fund with USDC
Add USDC to your wallet. GM Markets settles trades in stablecoins, so this becomes your buying power.
Find IWM
Search for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) in the GM Markets terminal to see the live order book and chart.
Place your order
Buy from as little as $1 with a market or limit order. Your IWM token is backed 1:1 by a real share held at a regulated issuer.
Hold, trade, or redeem
Your position settles on-chain and is yours. Sell any time, or hold for exposure to IWM.
Funding
FAQ
Nearby
See the full iShares Russell 2000 ETF guide or trending stocks in Romania.
Trading involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The value of tokenized assets and perpetual positions can fall as well as rise, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Perpetual futures are leveraged products and may not be suitable for every user.
GM Markets does not offer its product or services to users in the United States, or in any other restricted jurisdiction.
GM Markets does not provide financial, investment, tax, or legal advice. All investments carry risk including the loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future returns.
