An independent, dated guide to ForecastEx, the CFTC regulated exchange and clearing house reached through Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader. Access, fees, and how contracts settle. Information only.
Last reviewed 15 March 2026 · Facts as of March 2026 · Illustrative editorial examples
An independent, dated guide to ForecastEx, the CFTC regulated exchange and clearing house reached through Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader. Access, fees, and how contracts settle. Information only.
Figures are indicative and dated. Confirm the current terms on the platform before acting.
You reach it through the Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader interface rather than a standalone app, so you log in to an eligible Interactive Brokers account and open the prediction markets area.
The only trading fee is one cent per contract. Contracts trade between two and ninety nine cents and settle at one dollar for the winning side. Confirm the current terms before trading.
ForecastEx positions can earn an interest like incentive coupon that accrues daily and pays monthly. The rate is set by the exchange and changes over time, so verify the current rate before relying on it.
Eligible Interactive Brokers clients who are twenty one or older, across certain Interactive Brokers entities. Eligibility depends on your account and location, so confirm your own position.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, where ForecastEx is registered as a designated contract market and a derivatives clearing organization. That standing is strong but does not make any trade safe or any outcome certain.
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 March 2026. General information, not financial advice.