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Trading prediction markets, simplified

A practical guide to understanding prediction markets — how they work, how to trade them, and what the rules look like in Canada.

Start with the basics

What are prediction markets?

Here's how prediction markets actually work, from the contracts you trade to the returns you earn.

The A-to-Y glossary

From arbitrage to yes shares, here's every prediction market term defined in plain language.

The main market types

A breakdown of the prediction market types available in Canada and beyond.

Event contracts 101

How event contracts work, how they differ from other derivatives, and why probability matters more than luck.

How prediction markets compare

Prediction markets share some DNA with futures and options, but the differences matter. Here's how they stack up.

Predictions vs. futures

One pays out when an event happens; the other is a binding contract to buy or sell an asset. This and other key distinctions explained here.

Predictions vs. options

A look at how options and prediction markets differ — and when each one might fit your goals.

Spot the opportunities

Turning prices into probabilities

Behind every contract price is a hidden probability. Here's how to find it — and what it tells you.

Find the gap, find the value

Learn how to estimate true probability, calculate expected value, and trade with discipline instead of gut feeling.

Trade smart, manage risk

Whether you're protecting your portfolio or trading prediction markets directly, learn the risks and how to manage them.

Think you're ready to trade?

Put what you've learned to work.