Glossary

Profit split

The ratio in which profit made on a funded account is divided between the trader and the prop firm; typically 80/20, up to 90% at some firms.

The first payout usually comes after 14-30 days, and later ones every two weeks or monthly. Some firms raise payout frequency and the split through the scaling plan.

Before a payout, a rule that "the account balance returns to the starting level after profit is withdrawn" is common; this also means the drawdown buffer resets.

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