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Profit Split

The percentage of trading profits that a funded trader keeps after generating returns on a prop firm's capital.

What is Profit Split in forex trading?

The percentage of trading profits that a funded trader keeps after generating returns on a prop firm's capital. Profit splits in the prop trading industry typically range from 75% to 95%, with the trader keeping the larger share. For example, on an 80/20 split, a trader who earns $10,000 in profit keeps $8,000 and the firm retains $2,000. Some prop firms offer scaling plans where the profit split increases over time — for instance, starting at 80% and rising to 90% or 95% after demonstrating consistent profitability. The profit split is one of the most important factors when comparing prop firms.

What this looks like across the brokers we track

Across the 32 proprietary trading firms BrokerAnalysis tracks, the median advertised maximum profit split is 90%, ranging from 70% to 100%. 28 of them advertise 90% or more. These are advertised ceilings, usually reached at a scaling tier or bought as an add-on — not the rate a new account starts on.

Measured across 32 entities in the BrokerAnalysis dataset. See the full broker comparison

Detailed Explanation

Profit splits in the prop trading industry typically range from 75% to 95%, with the trader keeping the larger share. For example, on an 80/20 split, a trader who earns $10,000 in profit keeps $8,000 and the firm retains $2,000. Some prop firms offer scaling plans where the profit split increases over time — for instance, starting at 80% and rising to 90% or 95% after demonstrating consistent profitability. The profit split is one of the most important factors when comparing prop firms.

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