PredictIt is an exciting new, real money site that tests your knowledge of political and financial events by letting you make and trade predictions on the future.

Taking part in PredictIt is simple and easy. Pick an event you know something about and see what other traders believe is the likelihood it will happen. Do you think they have it right? Or do you think you have the knowledge to beat the wisdom of the crowd?

Make your predictions when most people disagree with you and the price is low. When it turns out that your view may be right, the value of your predictions will rise. You'll need to choose the best time to sell! Keep in mind that, although the stakes are limited, PredictIt involves real money so the consequences of being wrong can be painful. Of course, winning can also be extra sweet. For detailed instructions on participating in PredictIt, see How It Works. PredictIt is an educational purpose project of Victoria University, Wellington of New Zealand, a not-for-profit university, with support provided by Aristotle International, Inc., a U.S. provider of processing and verification services. Prediction markets, like this one, are attracting a lot of academic and practical interest (see our Research section). So, you get to challenge yourself and also help the experts better understand the wisdom of the crowd. 3997 word(s) remains.knowledge of political and financial events by letting you make and trade predictions on the future. Taking part in PredictIt is simple and easy.

Pick an event you know something about and see what other traders believe is the likelihood it will happen. Do you think they have it right? Or do you think you have the knowledge to beat the wisdom of the crowd? Make your predictions when most people disagree with you and the price is low. When it turns out that your view may be right, the value of your predictions will rise. You'll need to choose the best time to sell!