Prop Trading
Prop firm models, rules, and how firms evaluate traders.
How to Choose the Right Prop Firm: A Complete Guide
To choose the right prop firm, match the firm's rules to how you actually trade — not to the lowest evaluation fee. Weigh six things, roughly in order: the drawdown model, the funding model, the profit split and…
Companies That Fund Traders: Everything You Need to Know
Companies that fund traders — usually called proprietary trading, or "prop," firms — give you access to their capital in exchange for a share of the profits you make. You typically pay a fee, prove your skill in an…
Programs That Let You Trade Their Money: How They Work and What to Watch For
Programs that let you trade their money are proprietary trading firms — often called funded trading programs. In plain terms, you prove your skill (usually by passing a paid evaluation, or by buying instant access),…
Prop Firm vs Broker Account: A Comprehensive Comparison
The core difference is whose capital you trade and how you pay for access. A broker account trades your own money; you pay per trade through spreads or commissions and keep all the profit. A prop firm trades its…
Prop Firm vs Personal Trading Account: A Comprehensive Comparison
A prop firm lets you trade its capital after you pass a paid evaluation. You keep a large share of the profits, but you follow strict rules. A personal trading account uses your own money. You keep everything and…
Prop Firms That Allow Expert Advisors: Your Complete Guide
Yes — plenty of prop firms allow Expert Advisors (EAs), the automated trading robots that run on MetaTrader 4 and 5. Among reputable, EA-friendly firms, some permit algorithmic trading and EAs as long as your…