Share
Last reviewed 2026-08-07
Share — definition
Common shorthand for one prediction-market contract. Pays $1 if your side wins, $0 if not.
Shares are the unit you buy, sell, and hold. Most platforms denominate positions in shares but bill you in dollars.
100 YES shares at 0.40 cost $40, can pay $100, or lose $40.
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Frequently asked questions
What does share mean in prediction markets?
Common shorthand for one prediction-market contract. Pays $1 if your side wins, $0 if not.
How does share work in practice?
Shares are the unit you buy, sell, and hold. Most platforms denominate positions in shares but bill you in dollars.
Sources & further reading
- CFTC — Event contracts explainedU.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
- Kalshi — how prices and settlement workKalshi
- UMA Optimistic Oracle documentationUMA Protocol
Last reviewed 2026-08-07 · CollegePredictionMarkets.com