Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

The Motley Fool reports that over 82% of Polymarket wallets lost money in 2025, highlighting the risks of prediction markets compared to the steady returns of the S&P 500.

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St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· 6d ago· ran in 7 outlets

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

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KESQ Palm SpringsCenter· 5d ago

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

KVIA El PasoCenter· 5d ago

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

Local News 8Center· 5d ago

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

ABC 17 Mid-MissouriCenter· 5d ago

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

KEYT Santa BarbaraCenter· 6d ago

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

KRDOCenter· 6d ago

Do stocks beat prediction markets? For most people, yes

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