The funded trading model, explained
A proprietary — or "prop" — trading firm provides capital to traders who demonstrate skill and discipline. Instead of risking your own savings, you trade the firm's money and keep the majority of the profits you generate.
At Duncan Funded, that share reaches up to 90%. The firm absorbs the downside risk; the trader supplies the strategy.
Why the model exists
Markets reward consistency, but most retail traders are under-capitalised. A trader with a proven edge but a small account cannot realise meaningful returns. Prop firms solve this asymmetry: they locate talent and supply the capital, while the trader supplies the discipline.
The evaluation phase
Before receiving a funded account, traders complete an evaluation — a structured test of risk management. You must reach a profit target while respecting daily and total drawdown limits. This is not about hitting home runs; it is about proving you can protect capital.
What separates a serious firm
- Transparent rules published before you pay
- Real infrastructure — institutional execution and liquidity
- Reliable payouts on a fixed schedule
- A scaling plan that rewards consistency over time
The prop model has democratised access to serious capital. For a disciplined trader, it is the shortest honest path from skill to scale.
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