How ForecastEx fees work as of January 2026. The one cent per contract fee, zero Interactive Brokers commission, the incentive coupon, and funding.
Last reviewed 6 January 2026 · Facts as of January 2026 · Illustrative editorial examples
How ForecastEx fees work as of January 2026. The one cent per contract fee, zero Interactive Brokers commission, the incentive coupon, and funding.
Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.
One cent per contract on each side, built into the contract pricing. ForecastEx states this is its only fee. As of January 2026.
On its published schedule, Interactive Brokers lists ForecastEx contracts at zero dollars per contract with no third party fees, so there is no separate broker commission on ForecastEx contracts. As of January 2026.
Interactive Brokers disclosed a current rate of 3.12 percent on an annual basis, accruing daily on held positions and paid monthly. The rate can change and is not a fixed promise. As of January 2026.
Funding runs through your Interactive Brokers account in US dollars, and positions must be cash collateralized before bids are accepted. As of January 2026.
There is no fee specific to forecast contracts beyond the embedded one cent per contract. Standard Interactive Brokers account terms apply. As of January 2026.
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Facts as of January 2026. General information, not financial advice.