Robinhood jumps into election trading, giving users a chance to buy Harris or Trump contracts

Robinhood is jumping into the prediction betting game, announcing users can begin trading the 2024 presidential election that is eight days away. Users can trade a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump contract starting Monday, said the company, as long as they meet certain criteria that include being a U.S. citizen. The trading is being offered through its Robinhood Derivatives unit and ForecastEx, which is operated by Interactive Brokers.