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PredictIt vs Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader
Generated from the same platform records as our written comparisons — the figures are the ones in each review. We have not published an editorial verdict on this combination, so this view carries no ranking of our own and stays out of search results.
PredictIt
Regulated exchange · USD · United States
3.9 out of 10, editor score
Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader
Broker · USD · United States
5.9 out of 10, editor score
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The edge on each row is marked. Rows that describe rather than rank — jurisdiction, currencies, market categories — say “no edge” instead of picking a side.
| Criterion | PredictIt | Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview | |||
| Editor Score | 3.9/10 | 5.9/10 | Interactive Brokers ForecastTrader |
| Type | Regulated exchange | Broker | No edge |
| Launched | — | — | No edge |
| Mobile apps | — | — | No edge |
| Fees | |||
| Fee conditions & evidence | PredictIt charges 10% of profit on profitable share sales or settlement, using purchase order (FIFO) for partial sales. No profit fee applies to break-even or losing trades. Withdrawals cost 5%, with a 30-day hold after the initial deposit; the terms allow additional method-specific charges. These percentages use different bases and must not be added into a single 15% trading fee. Review evidence · Official fee source | Fee conditions have not been verified. Review evidence | Depends on the trade |
| Maker fee | See fee conditions above | Not verified | No edge |
| Taker fee | See fee conditions above | Not verified | No edge |
| Withdrawal fee | — | — | No edge |
| Deposits and withdrawals | |||
| Minimum deposit | — | — | No edge |
| Currencies | USD | USD | No edge |
| Markets | |||
| Market categories | Politics, Economy | Economy, Politics, Science | No edge |
| Public API | — | — | No edge |
| Access and regulation | |||
| Jurisdiction | United States | United States | No edge |
| Licensing | — | CFTC-designated contract market — ForecastEx LLC (CFTC DCM register: “Designated”, 24 June 2024), CFTC-registered derivatives clearing organization — ForecastEx LLC (per forecastex.com) | No edge |
| KYC required | — | Yes | No edge |
| KYC trigger | — | Trading requires an account with a CFTC-registered futures commission merchant that is a Member at ForecastEx (forecastex.com FAQ). The exact identity-verification requirements are not stated. | No edge |
| Supported countries | — | — | No edge |