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App and access

ForecastEx access

How you access ForecastEx forecast contracts through a brokerage interface, its federal registration, fees, and categories. Information, not advice.

By Fredrik FilipssonFounder and editor · Two decades in advisory, hospitality and mediaEditorial review by Morten Andersen · Last reviewed 18 December 2025

Last reviewed 18 December 2025 · Facts as of December 2025 · Illustrative editorial examples

App and access

ForecastEx — access.

Rated 80/100 overall. Read the full profile →

How you access ForecastEx forecast contracts through a brokerage interface, its federal registration, fees, and categories. Information, not advice.

Eligibility
Through an Interactive Brokers account with the relevant permissions.

Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.

FAQ

Questions readers keep asking.

Is there a standalone ForecastEx app?

Not in the consumer sense. ForecastEx is reached through a brokerage interface, with order entry on web, mobile, a desktop trading platform, and by programming interface, rather than a separate download dedicated to prediction markets.

How is ForecastEx regulated?

It is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission as both a designated contract market and a clearing organization, so its forecast contracts sit within a federal framework.

What does ForecastEx cost?

Reporting indicates a fee of one cent per contract, included in the pricing, with no separate exchange or clearing fees stated. Read the current terms before you trade.

What can I trade on ForecastEx?

Forecast contracts on economic and macro, climate, and political outcomes, plus certain eligible sports events. Each is a yes or no contract priced between one cent and ninety nine cents.

Is it available in my state?

Federal registration generally supports availability across states for the macro, climate, and politics categories, with eligible sports treated separately. Confirm the current position for your account and state.

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Sources and further reading

This page describes ForecastEx as we assess it. Platform mechanics, fees, and terms change, so verify the current detail before you rely on it.

Facts as of December 2025. General information, not financial advice.