Funding & Fees
Moving money in and out of your account
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- Incentive coupons: interest on your open positionsOpen positions accrue an incentive coupon daily and pay monthly, at a rate tied to the Effective Federal Funds Rate. Both sides earn it, whichever way the contract resolves.
- Fees and costsOne trading cost: the ForecastEx transaction fee of $0.01 per contract, per side, at execution. No account, inactivity, or deposit fees. Withdrawals can carry one.
- Funding your accountThree ways to deposit: a linked bank account (ACH), a one-time ACH transfer, or a wire. Speed and cost for each, with funds held at Interactive Brokers.
- My deposit didn't completeWhat Pending, Filled, and Failed mean for deposits, why transfers settle in batches, the wire reference number, and when to contact support.
- Withdrawing from your accountWithdraw by linked bank account (ACH) or wire, initiated from the app. Your first two withdrawals each calendar month are free.