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Interactive Brokers Regulated US

★★★⯨ 73.0 PMR Score
Event contracts for professional, multi-asset traders.
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Founded1978 (IBKR)
Founder(s)Thomas Peterffy
HeadquartersGreenwich, CT
RegulationCFTC (ForecastEx)
CategoryRegulated US
StatusLive

Interactive Brokers, the veteran electronic brokerage founded by Thomas Peterffy in 1978, offers event contracts through its ForecastEx exchange and ForecastTrader interface, sitting alongside stocks, options, and futures. It is aimed squarely at serious, multi-asset traders who want event contracts inside a professional-grade platform.

Regulatory standing and execution quality are strong, but the catalog is more limited than dedicated prediction venues and the platform's complexity is overkill for casual users. Reporting in 2026 noted a pullback in some ForecastEx activity amid broader consolidation.

Markets offered

EconomicsClimatePoliticsFinancials

Pros & cons

Pros
  • Strong regulatory standing and execution
  • Event contracts beside a full multi-asset platform
  • Low, transparent cost structure
Cons
  • Narrower catalog than dedicated venues
  • Platform complexity is overkill for casual users
Best for Professional traders who want event contracts in one brokerage.

Score breakdown

Liquidity
66
Regulation
90
Market Breadth
52
Cost
82
Transparency
80