# Prediction market fee calculator for Canadians

> What an event contract really costs in Canadian dollars at Wealthsimple Predict and Interactive Brokers: per-contract fees, currency conversion and break-even odds.

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- Last updated: 2026-10-22
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Canada · Prediction markets · Free tool

Enter a contract’s price and how many you’re buying to see the all-in cost in Canadian dollars at Wealthsimple Predict and Interactive Brokers, currency conversion included, and the chance you need to be right to break even.

By [SafeBet.ai Research Team](https://safebet.ai/editorial-policy/) Updated October 22, 2026 [7 sources](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/fee-calculator/#sources)

## How the calculator works

Pick where you trade, enter the contract’s price in US cents and how many contracts you’re buying, and say how you handle the currency. The calculator adds the trading fee to the cost of the contracts, converts the total from Canadian dollars at the exchange rate you enter, adds the dealer’s conversion fee, and does the same in reverse for the US$1-per-contract payout if you’re right. The break-even is the probability you need to be right just to cover every cost.

The currency choice matters because the two dealers charge differently. Wealthsimple takes a percentage of each conversion, so it costs the same however you split it. Interactive Brokers takes a tiny percentage with a US$2 minimum per conversion: expensive on one small trade, cheap when you convert a few hundred dollars at a time and trade from that balance. Choose “Convert in bulk” and enter your usual conversion to see the difference, or “I hold US$” if you already keep a US-dollar balance.

## The fee schedules used

| Option                                                                                                                        | Trading fee                                                                                                                    | Currency conversion                                                                                                                 |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Wealthsimple Predict](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/wealthsimple-predict-review/) Trades on Kalshi                | US$0.02 per contract on every buy and every sell; fractional orders rounded to the nearest cent                                | 1.5% of each conversion under $10,000 (1% to $24,999, 0.5% to $99,999, free from $100,000), on top of a rate that includes a spread |
| [Interactive Brokers (ForecastEx)](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/interactive-brokers-review/) Trades on ForecastEx | No commission; ForecastEx charges US$0.01 per contract on every purchase, including the opposite-side purchase you use to exit | 0.20 basis points of the amount converted, at least US$2.00 per conversion                                                          |
| [Interactive Brokers (Kalshi)](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/interactive-brokers-review/) Trades on Kalshi         | US$0.02 per contract on Kalshi markets (US$0.01 commission plus US$0.01 exchange fee)                                          | 0.20 basis points of the amount converted, at least US$2.00 per conversion                                                          |

Wealthsimple’s conversion tiers: 1.5% under $10,000, 1.0% under $25,000, 0.5% under $100,000, free above. Interactive Brokers: 0.2 basis points, minimum US$2.00 per conversion.

## 100 contracts at 40¢, three ways

All-in cost in Canadian dollars and the break-even probability, at 1.4057 C$ per US$ (Bank of Canada, 2026-10-21). Without any costs the break-even would be 40%.

| Currency                      | Wealthsimple Predict | Interactive Brokers (ForecastEx) | Interactive Brokers (Kalshi) |
| ----------------------------- | -------------------- | -------------------------------- | ---------------------------- |
| Converted just for this order | C$59.92 · 43.3%      | C$60.45 · 43.9%                  | C$61.85 · 44.9%              |
| Converted $1,000 at a time    | C$59.92 · 43.3%      | C$57.80 · 41.2%                  | C$59.21 · 42.2%              |
| Paid from US dollars you hold | C$59.04 · 42.0%      | C$57.63 · 41.0%                  | C$59.04 · 42.0%              |

Converted order by order, Wealthsimple is a little cheaper on a trade this size, because Interactive Brokers’ US$2 minimum per conversion is a large share of it. Convert in bulk, or trade from US dollars, and ForecastEx at Interactive Brokers costs least. Our [guide to prediction market fees in Canada](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/prediction-market-fees/) explains every charge, and our [ranking](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/) weighs fees against markets, liquidity and the apps.

[**Compare the 2 best prediction markets in Canada** Ranked on regulation, fees, features and payouts · Interactive Brokers, Wealthsimple Predict and more See the ranking](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Why does the calculator ask how I convert currency?

Because it changes which dealer is cheaper. Wealthsimple charges a percentage, 1.5% on conversions under $10,000, so it costs the same however you split it. Interactive Brokers charges 0.2 basis points with a US$2 minimum per conversion, so converting a small amount just for one trade is expensive, while converting $1,000 at a time costs about $2.80.

### Does the calculator include selling before settlement?

No: it assumes you hold the contracts until they settle. Selling early costs the trading fee again, US$0.02 per contract at Wealthsimple; on ForecastEx you exit by buying the opposite side for another US$0.01 per contract.

### Which exchange rate should I use?

The default is the Bank of Canada’s daily rate. Dealers convert at their own live rate, and Wealthsimple says its rate includes a spread, so the real cost can be a little higher than the calculator shows. Type in the rate your dealer quotes for a closer estimate.

### What is the break-even probability?

The chance you need to be right just to get your money back after fees and conversion. Without any costs it equals the contract price, so a 40¢ contract breaks even at 40%. If your own estimate of the probability isn’t above the break-even, the trade loses money on average.

### Can I trade fractions of a contract?

At Wealthsimple Predict, yes, and its fee is rounded to the nearest cent. The calculator works in whole contracts, which is how Interactive Brokers trades.

## Keep reading

[Guide · 3 min **Prediction market fees in Canada** Trading prediction markets in Canada costs a fee per contract plus the conversion from Canadian to US dollars. Wealthsimple Predict charges US$0.02 per contract on every buy and sell and 1.5% on conversions under $10,000; Interactive Brokers charges US$0.01 per contract on ForecastEx, US$0.02 on Kalshi markets, and 0.2 basis points per conversion with a US$2 minimum. Which is cheaper depends on how much you convert at a time. Read](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/prediction-market-fees/) [Guide · 4 min **How prediction markets work in Canada** A prediction market sells yes/no event contracts that cost between US$0.01 and US$0.99 and pay US$1 if the event happens, so the price reads as a probability. In Canada you can only trade them through two CIRO dealers, Interactive Brokers and Wealthsimple, and only on economic, financial and climate outcomes, with contracts listed at least 30 days before they mature. Read](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/how-prediction-markets-work/) [Methodology · 4 min **How we rank prediction markets in Canada** We only rank platforms that Canadians can legally use: investment dealers regulated by CIRO that the securities regulators have allowed to offer event contracts. As of October 22, 2026, that's two, Interactive Brokers Canada and Wealthsimple. Each is scored from 0 to 10 on six weighted criteria, and the ranking follows the overall scores. Read](https://safebet.ai/ca/prediction-markets/how-we-rank/)

## Sources

We verify facts against primary sources (regulators, court records, operators’ own terms) wherever possible.

1. [Fees: trading (event contract fee and currency conversion)](https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/legal/fees/trade) — Wealthsimple , accessed 2026-10-22
2. [Understanding Wealthsimple Predict](https://help.wealthsimple.com/hc/en-ca/articles/51862041944219) — Wealthsimple Help Centre , 2026-10-15
3. [Commissions: event contracts](https://www.interactivebrokers.ca/en/pricing/commissions-events.php) — Interactive Brokers Canada , accessed 2026-10-22
4. [ForecastEx fee schedule](https://forecastex-public-data.s3.amazonaws.com/regulatory/ForecastEx_Fee_Schedule.pdf) — ForecastEx , 2026-05-07
5. [Commissions: spot currencies](https://www.interactivebrokers.ca/en/pricing/commissions-spot-currencies.php) — Interactive Brokers Canada , accessed 2026-10-22
6. [Trading on prediction markets from Canada? Mind the fees](https://www.theglobeandmail.com/investing/personal-finance/article-trading-on-prediction-markets-from-canada-mind-the-fees/) — The Globe and Mail , 2026-10-19
7. [Daily exchange rates (USD/CAD)](https://www.bankofcanada.ca/rates/exchange/daily-exchange-rates/) — Bank of Canada , 2026-10-21

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