Question 1

How do mention markets work?

Accepted Answer

Each outcome is a word or phrase, such as whether a speaker says “inflation” during an address. If it is said as the rules describe, Yes shares pay $1; if not, No shares pay $1.

Question 2

What moves the price of a mention market?

Accepted Answer

Trading by users who study the speaker’s habits, the topic of the event and recent news. During the event, the price can jump to near 100% the moment the word is said.

Question 3

How small can my trade be?

Accepted Answer

The minimum order is 1 in shares. The price of a share is between 1¢ and 99¢, and the payout for a correct share is always $1.

Question 4

How are mention markets settled?

Accepted Answer

Against the recording or official transcript of the event named in the rules. The rules also say whether plurals, other forms of the word or mentions in a Q&A count.