Profit split in prop trading: how it works and comparison 2026
As of May 2026, the profit split is the percentage of profits the trader keeps. An 80% profit split means the trader keeps 80% and the prop firm retains 20%. It ranges from 70% to 95% depending on the prop firm. At RaiseMyFunds, it ranges from 70% to 85% depending on account size. Note that a high profit split does not compensate for restrictive drawdown conditions that limit actual profits.
Definition of profit split
The profit split, or profit sharing, is the central mechanism of funded trading. It defines how the profits generated by the trader are distributed between them and the prop firm that provided the capital.
If a trader generates $10,000 in profit on an account with an 80% profit split, they receive $8,000 and the prop firm retains $2,000. The calculation is simple and transparent. This percentage is set in advance in the contract and does not change during the account, unless the prop firm offers a progression plan.
Concrete calculation examples
Profit split comparison 2026
| Prop Firm | Standard profit split | Max profit split | Daily drawdown | Regulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RaiseMyFunds | 70% | 85% | None | FSCA ✓ |
| FTMO | 80% | 90% | 5% | None |
| FundedNext | 80% | 95% | 5% | None |
| uFunded | Variable | 85% | Variable | None |
Is the profit split the most important criterion?
No. It is a common mistake to choose a prop firm based solely on the profit split. Two factors have a greater impact on actual profitability.
Daily drawdown. With a 5% daily drawdown, a bad day can close the account before the strategy even recovers. RaiseMyFunds has no daily drawdown, which allows you to generate profits more consistently even if some days are negative.
Account size. An 85% profit split on a $400,000 account earns significantly more than a 95% profit split on a $200,000 account, at equal performance in percentage terms. RaiseMyFunds offers accounts up to $400,000, twice the size of most competitors.