Evaluation rules · Rookie
Profit target
What does Profit target mean?
A profit target is the required increase in account performance to satisfy an evaluation objective. Programs may require closed positions and a final review before marking it complete.
Example
A 6% target on a hypothetical $50,000 starting balance is $3,000.
Illustrative example; not a provider’s quoted offer.Why it matters for prop traders
Unrealized gains may not count toward completion even when unrealized losses count toward a breach.
Sources and further reading
The following primary sources support the terminology. Provider rules describe their own products and may change.