Comparison · updated July 2026
ForecastEx vs Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
ForecastEx and Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts are two of the most discussed prediction market platforms in the US. Here's a side-by-side look at how they compare on the factors that actually matter for traders.
ForecastEx
An exchange-grade forecast market owned by Interactive Brokers.
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
CFTC-regulated event contracts inside the IBKR trading platform.
Rating
ForecastEx
4.4
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
4.1
Best for
ForecastEx
Brokerage-grade access via Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
Existing IBKR clients
Regulation
ForecastEx
CFTC-regulated
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
CFTC-regulated
US availability
ForecastEx
Available
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
Available
Fees
ForecastEx
1 cent per contract
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
$0.02–$0.10 per contract
Mobile
ForecastEx
Good
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
Good
Markets
ForecastEx
Economy, Climate, Politics, Financial events
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
Economy, Financial events, Politics
Payment
ForecastEx
Bank transfer, IBKR funding
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
Founded
ForecastEx
2023
Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts
Verdicts
Who wins, category by category
Best for beginners
ForecastEx
Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.
Final take
Should you choose ForecastEx or Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts?
ForecastEx comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose ForecastEx for brokerage-grade access via interactive brokers, and Interactive Brokers Forecast Contracts for existing ibkr clients.