Common comparison terms
- Evaluation
- A provider-defined assessment program with its own targets and account rules.
- End-of-day (EOD) drawdown
- A drawdown threshold described as updating at the end of a trading day. Check the provider’s rulebook for the precise calculation and enforcement.
- Intraday drawdown
- A drawdown threshold that may update during the trading session. The exact balance measure and enforcement are provider-specific.
- Trailing drawdown
- A loss threshold that moves according to a provider-defined reference balance or equity level.
- Daily loss limit
- A provider-defined maximum loss for a trading day. Some programs describe soft limits that pause trading; others may use different consequences.
- Consistency rule
- A provider-defined limit relating profit across days or a payout cycle.
- Activation fee
- A fee that some programs charge after a trader passes an evaluation or enters another stage.
- Reset fee
- A charge to restart or reset a program after a breach or other provider-defined event.
- Profit split
- The share of eligible profit allocated to the trader and provider under the plan terms.
- Payout buffer
- A balance amount that may need to remain in an account before or after a withdrawal. Requirements vary by plan.
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