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About iShares Russell 2000 ETF
IWM tracks the value of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Russell 2000 index of small-cap US stocks.
On Aster (AsterDex), IWM is a synthetic perpetual market. Aster quotes it independently of every other venue CoinBeaver tracks, so its mark price, funding rate and open interest are its own.
IWM is listed as an Aster synthetic perpetual market. Prices track traditional-asset exposure synthetically and do not represent ownership of the underlying shares, ETFs, commodities, or cash instruments. Educational market data only — not investment advice.
Sector tags: Equity Indices.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is IWM?
- IWM tracks the value of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF, an exchange-traded fund that tracks the Russell 2000 index of small-cap US stocks.
- Does trading IWM give me any of the rights of owning shares in the underlying ETF?
- No. IWM is a synthetic perpetual with no delivery mechanism or arbitrage bridge to the underlying ETF's shares. It gives price exposure only — there are no shareholder rights, no dividends, no voting rights, and no claim on the underlying fund.
- Where is iShares Russell 2000 ETF listed, and in what currency does IWM trade?
- iShares Russell 2000 ETF is listed on NYSE Arca, and its shares trade in U.S. dollars. IWM's price already reflects that U.S. dollars, with no currency conversion involved.
- IWM on Aster is a synthetic perpetual market that tracks price exposure linked to 1 share of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. It trades on Aster, so you can go long or short without holding any units.
- IWM on Aster is a synthetic perpetual market that tracks price exposure linked to 1 share of the iShares Russell 2000 ETF. It trades on Aster, so you can go long or short without holding any units.
- Can IWM's price on Aster differ from the price on other venues?
- Yes. Aster quotes IWM independently of every other venue CoinBeaver tracks, so its mark price, funding rate, and open interest are its own. The price on Aster can therefore differ from the same instrument on another venue.
- What does an independent quote on Aster mean in practice?
- It means IWM's price on Aster is set by activity on Aster itself — its mark price, funding rate, and open interest reflect Aster's own market rather than being copied from another venue's feed.
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